BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, establishing a foundation in modern financial practices and corporate operations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Accounting. The course holds accreditation from five industry accounting bodies, providing exemptions from specific professional examinations. Students utilize specialized facilities including a Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 50%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 53%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 11%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 23%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Sustainable Business Management
- Business School Career Preparation
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Introduction to Economics for Business
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Regulatory Environment for Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Statistics and Introductory Econometrics
- Theory of Investments
- Corporate and International Finance
- Data Analytics for Accounting & Finance
- Audit and Assurance
- Climate Finance
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Principles of Banking
- Taxation
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Sustainability Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- International Financial Management
- Advanced Taxation (UK)
- AI-Integrated Financial Risk Management
- Alternative Investment Funds
- Blockchains and Crypto Assets
- Financial Econometrics
- Valuation of Companies and Cash Flow Generating Assets
- Accounting for Global Challenges
- Advanced Audit and Assurance
- Applied Economics and Finance Project
- Digital Banking and FinTech
- Financial Derivatives
- Trading Strategies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £51,500. The £40,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Sussex?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.