BSc Accounting and Finance (with a professional placement year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering financial systems and corporate economic practices. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Accounting. The course is accredited by five industry accounting bodies and grants exemptions from certain professional examinations. Students gain access to 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 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 35%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 85%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption 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.
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
- Business School Placement Preparation Programme
- 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 (with a professional placement year) 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 (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex do next?
100% 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 (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex?
93% 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 (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance (with a professional placement year) 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.