Finance and Investment BSc(Hons)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N390

Campuses

Brighton- Moulsecoomb

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,250 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Finance and Investment BSc(Hons)

About

Finance and investment at Brighton is taught by our AACSB-accredited School of Business and Law. AACSB accreditation is achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Studying finance and investment means you get the opportunity to make an impact on the economy, businesses and individual lives.

On our Finance and Investment BSc degree you will learn how to manage funds, make investment decisions and contribute to economic growth and stability.

Our trading room is kitted out with Bloomberg data terminals – the same data that’s used on trading floors around the world. You can apply your skills to real-world financial markets, use simulation software and learn from the expertise of guest traders who pass on their own extensive trading experience.

Accredited with ACCA exam exemptions, this BSc Finance and Investment degree develops your economic and financial skills. Brighton uni is AACSB accredited.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. International Baccalaureate
26 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit. T-level
Merit in the Finance or Accounting T-levels. No other T-levels accepted. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least maths. If you do not have the required GCSEs, find out which equivalent qualifications we accept instead. Foundation degree/HND
May enable you to start the course in year 2. Relevant subjects required. Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits, or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. Don’t meet these entry requirements?
Our Accounting, Finance and Economics BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year provides an extra year of study at foundation level if you do not have the academic qualifications or experience needed for entry to this course. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

Professional accreditation

ACCA accreditation

This course is accredited by ACCA, offering students membership, access to networking events and online resources. Depending on the modules you choose, successful graduates will also qualify for exemptions from a number of their professional papers.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants. As an ACCA Gold Learning Partner, the university is recognised as providing high quality standards of tuition and excellent student support.

Students who complete the Finance and Investment degree BSc(Hons) will be exempt from the ACCA's F1 & F3 Applied Knowledge level papers.

Successful completion of Financial Management at level 5 and Finance and Risk Management at level 6 will receive exemption from ACCAs Applied Skills paper F9 Financial Management.

Students taking the optional module Taxation at level 6 will also get exemption from ACCA's Applied Skills paper, F6 Taxation.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

CIMA is the world’s leading, and largest, professional body of management accountants.

Graduates may be exempt from some CIMA foundation, operational, management and fundamental level papers.

AACSB accreditation

The University of Brighton is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

AACSB accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research and enable our students to collaborate with academics in other world-leading universities.

Currently fewer than 6% of business schools globally are AACSB accredited. By gaining AACSB accreditation, the university has achieved its ambition to join a group of institutions considered to be the best business schools in the world.

Prepare for your career

Throughout the course you’ll learn numeracy, communication, data handling and problem-solving skills, and learn to apply them to business situations in the UK and internationally.

You will also gain practical skills such as project management, time management, presenting and budgeting.

We help you prepare for your career through:

placement and recruitment events held twice a year involving a range of well-known, national companies as well as smaller, local businesses
regular employability weeks which offer a range of activities to boost your employability
a dedicated Placements and Employability team who support you in developing your employability and securing a work placement.

You will also have access to JobTeaser, an online placements system presenting placement options in the UK and across Europe.

Placements

As a student completing a work placement, you are one step ahead when it comes to securing the right job after your course. You are encouraged to take placement opportunities during your holidays to build valuable work-related experience for your CV.

This real-life work experience is valued highly by employers and will give you a distinct advantage over others when applying for jobs and starting your career.

Graduate destinations

The course will prepare you for a wide range of careers in finance and investment.

Many of our graduates go on to work in investment banks, commercial banks, building societies, brokerage firms and insurance companies. You will be qualified to work in the financial or treasury departments of large companies.

The course is highly relevant if you wish to become a management consultant, financial market regulator or active in governmental services where a knowledge of the financial system may be required.

Recent graduates have joined companies in roles such as:

Pricing Analyst, World Fuel Services
Financial Analyst, Bank Leumi
Trainee Investment Strategist, Jupiter Fund Management
Investment Management Intern, Investec Wealth and Investment
Self-employed Futures Trader, LDN Capital
Business Development Executive
Microdec IT Consultant
Capgemini Futures Trader
OSTC Junior Trader, FME Group
Associate Partner Manager, Amazon.com.

Further study

This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to

Supporting your employability

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

Find out more about our Careers Service...