BSc Accounting and Finance
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £48,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £58,000. The £48,000 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton 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 of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Brighton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.