Accounting and finance are essential to any successful business career. Constantly evolving with new technologies and regulations, accounting and financial issues create both challenges and opportunities for professionals.Gain an understanding of how money works at an organisational and individual level, alongside developing critical skills that are valued by employers, like problem-solving, analytical thinking and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.The University of Brighton is an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Gold Learning Partner, which means we are recognised as providing high-quality standards of tuition and excellent student support. This course is accredited by the ACCA, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).The University of Brighton is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.This course is available as a 3-year or 4-year (with placement) option.Top reasons to study accounting and finance at the University of Brighton:- Accredited by professional bodies, with exemptions from professional qualifications.- Hands-on learning via specialist Bloomberg terminals that give you access to data used on trading floors around the world.- Specialise in areas like banking, FinTech and taxation through your choice of option modules.- Learn from industry experts using real-life case studies.- Graduate with a year of work experience when you choose a placement year.

For students who do not hold the academic qualifications or experience required for entry to this course the Accounting, Finance and Economics BSc(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year is available to prepare you to progress onto year 1 of this degree.