BSc (Hons.) Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) course offered by the University of Brighton is a comprehensive undergraduate program that integrates practical industry knowledge with in-depth theoretical concepts. This course enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills, providing students with the necessary tools to excel in the financial and accounting sectors.Course Content: The course adopts a practical approach to learning, focusing on communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. The program includes an optional placement year, allowing students to gain a year’s professional work experience. The course is divided into three years; the first two years cover core modules, and in the final year, students can choose optional modules to shape their degree pathway.Key Modules: Some of the core areas of study include financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, auditing and assurance, financial risk management, and personal taxation. The optional third-year modules can range from international finance, ethical and social issues in accounting and finance, to entrepreneurship and start-up.Accreditations: The course is professionally accredited by five leading professional bodies including ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) and AIA (Association of International Accountants).Future Careers: Graduates from this course go on to successful careers in management consultancy, investment banking, financial management, and financial analysis. The program also enables students to gain exemptions to professional accounting qualifications helping them to become chartered accountants.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.