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Accounting, Finance and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton - UCAS

University of Brighton

Degree level: Undergraduate

Accounting, Finance and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Course summary

A Brighton Accounting, Finance and Economics degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in investment and commercial banks, consultancy firms, government agencies and in the financial and treasury departments of large companies. This course is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Our foundation courses are integrated with an honours degree, so you’ll spend a year developing the knowledge and skills needed before you start your degree with us. Successful completion of the foundation means that you can continue on one of our finance, accounting or economics-related honours degrees. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course

  • During your foundation year you’ll gain a solid grounding in finance, accounting and economics alongside transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level.
  • Choose from different degree options after successfully completing the foundation year, including Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) and Economics BSc(Hons).
  • Learn with our highly skilled team who bring a wealth of real-world experience and case studies into the classroom.
  • Learn through a mixture of lectures, small group teaching in workshops and seminars, private study and course work.
  • Once you move onto your chosen degree, you can boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and KPMG.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Accounting, Finance and Economics Less than an hour from central London, Brighton is home to an active financial hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. This environment offers our Accounting, Economics and Finance students opportunities for networking and placements as well as real-world financial insights close to campus. Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

Modules

You will complete four modules in your foundation year. You will explore accounting, finance and economics concepts and theories, developing a strong understanding of the underlying principles. You’ll examine the relationship between theory and practice and explore how this relates to debates and issues in finance and business. You will also gain the transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level. Core modules Applied Numeracy and Data Handling Skills Introduction to Wellbeing and Study Success Academic Knowledge for Accounting, Finance and Economics Developing Practical Professional Knowledge


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N42Y
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Accounting, Finance and Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Brighton - UCAS