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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates go on to work in investment banks, commercial banks, building societies, brokerage firms and insurance companies. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Accredited by three professional bodies – ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA – with exemptions from professional qualifications. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get hands-on from year one via specialist Bloomberg terminals that give you access to data used on trading floors around the world. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialise in areas such as banking, fintech and taxation through a choice of option modules. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with our highly skilled team who bring a wealth of real-world experience and case studies into the classroom. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Of students on this course who completed NSS 2025, 91.2% said teaching staff are good at explaining things. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study at an ACCA Gold Learning Partner, which means we’re recognised for providing high-quality tuition and support. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Accounting and Finance</strong><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.