At LIBF, we bridge the gap between education steeped in heritage and the dynamic needs of today's digital world, through our innovative blended and online courses. With over 140 years of experience, we pioneer flexible education that puts you ahead.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses empower you to confidently navigate your chosen career paths, by enhancing your knowledge and providing the tools and skills to succeed. Whether you're an experienced professional looking for flexibility to integrate your studies into a busy schedule, or you're just eager to connect and learn through our online programmes, LIBF opens doors to endless possibilities.
Join us at LIBF, where we believe in nurturing bold, entrepreneurial minds, encouraging innovative thoughts, and helping the leaders of tomorrow take the next step today.
What is distance learning?
Distance learning allows international and UK-based students to study for an LIBF degree flexibly and online. Studying at your own pace allows you to combine your studies with a full-time job or other commitments.
Why study at LIBF?
We have a reputation for excellent teaching that meets practical needs. When you study with us, you'll learn from academics who've enjoyed successful careers – industry leaders who'll share their experiences with you to enrich your learning. And when you join LIBF, you join a global community of professionals and alumni. This network can help support you at any stage of your career. LIBF is a registered higher education provider with the Office for Students.
What is the LIBF’s history?
In 1879, LIBF was founded on the vision of a small group of banking professionals who recognised the importance of professional accreditation for individuals within the industry. Their initiative laid the foundation for the first Institute of Bankers in England and Wales which later became LIBF.
Today, LIBF provides students all over the world with everything they need to learn flexibly online, anywhere, and is the only professional body in the world with taught degree awarding powers. We have a global community of students and alumni spanning over 130 countries.
LIBF distance learning courses
We offer 43 online distance-learning courses:
- 13 at undergraduate level
- 10 at undergraduate level with foundation year
- 19 at postgraduate level
- 1 MBA
Fees are split up over your chosen study duration and are the same in total whether you study full-time or part-time.
Online undergraduate courses
Courses marked with * are available with an integrated foundation year
The total cost of our online undergraduate courses is £20,805 (or £6,935 a year, full-time).
The total cost of our online undergraduate courses with foundation year is £26,565 (or £6,641 a year, full-time).
- BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence*
- BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems*
- BSc (Hons) Business Management*
- BSc (Hons) Business Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science*
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security*
- BSc (Hons) Data Science*
- BSc (Hons) Digital Business*
- BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurship*
- BSc (Hons) Global Healthcare Management
- BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management
- BSc (Hons) BSc International Management*
- BSc (Hons) Software Development*
Online postgraduate courses
The total cost of our online postgraduate courses is £9,750, or £10,250 for an online MBA course.
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Business Information Systems
- MSc Business Intelligence
- MSc Business Psychology
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Management
- MSc Data Science
- MSc DevOps and Cloud Computing
- MSc Digital Product Management
- MSc Entrepreneurial Strategies
- MSc Marketing Management
- MSc Finance and Accounting
- MSc Global Healthcare Management
- MSc Information Technology Management
- MSc International Human Resource Management
- MSc International Management
- MSc Management (with specialism)
- MSc Project Management
- MBA
Duration of courses
Students can take our distance learning courses on a full or part-time basis.
While the study period for an undergraduate degree is three years, there are two flexible part-time options lasting either four or six years. Similarly, the full-time study period for our master’s and MBA postgraduate degrees is 12 months, but you can take them part-time over 18 months or two years.
Career prospects
Our courses equip our students with the broad skillset they need for a career in business, management, IT, data and technology. Many of our students go on to graduate trainee schemes or join one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting and consulting firms (PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte). Mature students find their new skills and qualifications open up new career opportunities or allow them to take their own business ventures to the next level.
Services for students and graduates
At LIBF, we believe in providing ongoing support to our students. Even before you join us, our support staff will be on hand to help you with your application, enrolment and other administrative processes.
If you need advice on managing your studies and preparing for exams, you can talk to your personal study adviser at any time. And our Careers and Employability team will continue to advise students for up to three years after you graduate.
