Accounting, Finance and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Accounting, Finance and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
A Brighton Accounting, Finance and Economics degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in investment and commercial banks, consultancy firms, government agencies and in the financial and treasury departments of large companies.
This course is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. 
Our foundation courses are integrated with an honours degree, so you’ll spend a...
<strong>A Brighton Accounting, Finance and Economics degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in investment and commercial banks, consultancy firms, government agencies and in the financial and treasury departments of large companies.</strong><br/><br/>This course is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. <br/><br/>Our foundation courses are integrated with an honours degree, so you’ll spend a year developing the knowledge and skills needed before you start your degree with us. Successful completion of the foundation means that you can continue on one of our finance, accounting or economics-related honours degrees. <br/><br/>Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. 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/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• During your foundation year you’ll gain a solid grounding in finance, accounting and economics alongside transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from different degree options after successfully completing the foundation year, including Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) and Economics BSc(Hons). <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/>• Learn through a mixture of lectures, small group teaching in workshops and seminars, private study and course work. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Once you move onto your chosen degree, you can boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in 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/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Accounting, Finance and Economics</strong><br/>Less than an hour from central London, Brighton is home to an active financial hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. This environment offers our Accounting, Economics 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 third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brighton
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Codes/info
Course Code
N42Y
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths at grade C/4
A level
D,D,D
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs  | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 
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