Why ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for accounting, finance and economics

At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, you’ll join our community of ambitious problem-solvers. We’ll help you develop the professional, practical and analytical skills needed to understand global markets and solve real-world challenges.

With strong demand for specialists in accounting, finance and economics across all business sectors, we focus on equipping you with the skills employers value.

From careers to wellbeing we're here for you throughout your studies. Guaranteed accommodation in the city and personalised financial support from the award-winning ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Boost can help you make the best possible start.

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Clearing 2026

If you have your results, you can apply online for a place through Clearing.

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Economics at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been ranked 1st in the UK for teaching and for academic support (National Student Survey 2025).

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s a great place for you to start and develop your career – it’s one of the UK’s most dynamic business environments, named the ‘leading city in the UK for new economy businesses’ (Centre for Cities, 2025).

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Student life at Brighton is next to none – it’s been voted top 10 in the UK by students (Uni Compare student rankings 2027).

Invest in your career

An accounting, finance or economics degree at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will enable you to:

  • Graduate with real business experience through guest lectures, visiting traders and access to industry-standard real-time trading software systems.
  • Gain a competitive edge through industry connections, professional accreditations and employability support.
  • Take an optional placement year to gain hands-on industry experience that will make your CV stand out to employers when you graduate. This is offered across all our courses.

Our graduates progress into roles such chartered certified accountants, forensic accountants, economists, investment strategists, stockbrokers and more!

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Facilities on your course

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Business School is based in Elm House, an amazing new building built specifically for the school at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village.

Designed to replicate industry and professional environments, Elm House is a contemporary learning space to facilitate a collaborative, practical, working environment giving you a chance to work in realistic situations.

Facilities you'll use include:

  • Finance labs equipped with specialist Bloomberg Terminals.
  • Computing suites.
  • Modern seminar and lecture theatres.

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Student life in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

You’ll have fun, with the best nightlife in the UK (Time Out) and you’ll belong. Brighton is the 3rd most diverse and inclusive city in the world (Time Out). Creative, well-connected and forward thinking, Brighton is a place where everyone belongs.