Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

A Brighton Accounting and Finance degree prepares you for many rewarding career paths, including roles in accountancy, auditing, financial analysis, corporate finance and management consultancy.

Our Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) is accredited by three professional bodies – the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – and successful completion of specific modules offers exemptions from professional exams. You may also benefit from student membership, access to networking events and online resources.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and recruitment events involving local and national companies. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton graduates go on to work in investment banks, commercial banks, building societies, brokerage firms and insurance companies.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Accredited by three professional bodies – ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA – with exemptions from professional qualifications.



• Get hands-on from year one via specialist Bloomberg terminals that give you access to data used on trading floors around the world.



• Specialise in areas such as banking, fintech and taxation through a choice of option modules.



• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year and apply your learning to a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and KPMG.



• Learn with our highly skilled team who bring a wealth of real-world experience and case studies into the classroom.



• Of students on this course who completed NSS 2025, 91.2% said teaching staff are good at explaining things.



• Study at an ACCA Gold Learning Partner, which means we’re recognised for providing high-quality tuition and support.



• The University of Brighton is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Accounting and Finance
Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active financial hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. This environment offers our accounting and finance students opportunities for networking and placements as well as real-world financial insights close to campus.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.

Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more - head to their website to see what you could get.

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