Finance and Investment

A Brighton Finance and Investment degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in investment and commercial banks, consultancy firms and in the financial and treasury departments of large companies.

This course is accredited by ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, and CIMA, the world’s leading professional body of management accountants. As an ACCA Gold Learning Partner, the University of Brighton is recognised as providing high-quality standards of tuition and excellent student support.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and hands-on learning with specialist facilities including Bloomberg trading terminals. 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.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work as financial analysts, investment strategists, futures traders and business development executives.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.



• Our ACCA and CIMA accreditations demonstrate our high-quality standards of tuition and student support and can also give you exemptions from professional qualifications.



• Gain hands-on learning via specialist Bloomberg terminals that give you access to data used on trading floors around the globe.



• Customise your degree from year two and specialise in areas like fintech, banking or taxation through option modules to align your studies to your interests and future career goals.



• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world financial knowledge into the classroom.



• 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 Bank of America, Goldman Sachs FTSE Group, KPMG and PwC.



• Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Finance and Investment
Less than an hour from central London, Brighton is home to an active financial and business hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies.

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.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. 100% of courses offer work experience, and opportunities like placements and study abroad will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025).

Located on the south coast, students benefit from living and studying in the 3rd best city in the UK (Time Out). It’s independent and inclusive; a place where everyone belongs. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university.

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