Accounting and Finance

University of Sussex
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

11th in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023)

Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

About the course

Our accredited Accounting and Finance degree helps you achieve professional status faster. You’ll benefit from the latest industry knowledge combined with the practical skills to launch your career.

On this course you develop the knowledge needed for a successful career as well as professional membership of the accounting profession. You learn about the risks and interdependencies of the modern global economy. And you’ll gain practical skills through real-world problem-solving exercises including access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, supervised by academic and industry experts.

You’ll benefit from a solid grounding in the principles of business before focussing on corporate finance, financial institutions and markets, as well as more specific aspects of corporate and managerial accounting. You also benefit from having an Academic Success Adviser who can help you with academic study skills including critical thinking, presenting, academic writing and note-making.

This degree also offers a wide range of options including leadership and entrepreneurship, so you can broaden your knowledge to boost your employability. You can also enrich your degree by spending time in the workplace or studying abroad.

Accreditation

  • Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

  • The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)

  • The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

    These accreditations means you’re not only part-way to qualifying as an accountant but the topics you study relate directly to industry needs and will be relevant in your career.

    About The University of Sussex Business School

    Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.

    Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.

    Location

    Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3533 Financial and accounting technicians
    4124 Finance officers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000