University of Sussex

BSc Accounting and Finance with a professional placement year

University of Sussex

Course overview

The BSc Accounting and Finance at the University of Sussex is accredited by the ACCA and four other professional bodies, and is designed to make you into a skilled accountant and financial expert. During this course, you will cover core accounting modules and gain an understanding of the ethics of accounting and finance.

In this course, you will study the challenges multinational companies face, and gain valuable first-hand knowledge through an optional placement year. Additionally, you will study how to analyse data (data analysis) and understand the roles of accounting and finance in today’s world. For this programme, learning is through a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and others, designed to give you a quality education.

Entry requirements

These are the typical entry requirements to study BSc Accounting and Finance(with a professional placement year) at the University of Sussex.

Grade Requirements:

  • You need an A-level result with at least ABB.

  • International applicants may submit 32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (at least 5.5 in all sections).

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

The BSc Accounting and Finance(with a professional placement year) at the University of Sussex graduates can function in roles such as:

  • Financial Analyst

  • Chartered Accountant

  • Auditor

  • Tax Advisor

  • Investment Banker

Cost of study

To study the BSc Accounting and Finance (with a professional placement year) at the University of Sussex for the 2026/2027 academic session, students are to pay an annual tuition fee of £27,500. Please note that fees are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change.

Admission

To apply for this course, you will need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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