BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment at University of Brighton

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.

Faculty: School of Business and Law  |  Department: Finance and Economics  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain academic and professional skills in economics and financial accounting and an introduction to financial markets. You will learn about trading, modelling and dealing before you specialise and extend your studies to include more optional modules. You can also choose to take a paid placement year between your second and third year, which gives you essential experience and improves your skills and your employability. You will study advanced core modules in financial management and risk, and then choose from a range of option modules including econometrics and taxation to help widen your knowledge. Modules include The Economy Part 1, The Economy Part 2, Quantitative Methods, Applied Statistics, Introduction to Financial Markets, Financial Analysis, Introduction to Econometrics, Financial Management, Financial Modelling and Dealing, Money, Exchange Rates and Trade.

Career pathways

This 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.

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