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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance at University of Brighton. You'll develop both technical finance knowledge and broader management capability, balancing rigorous financial analysis with strategy, people and operations.

BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Accredited by ACCA, our Business Management with Finance degree combines business and analytical skills. The University of Brighton is AACSB accredited. From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Brighton, based in Moulsecoomb. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Business and management graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.2
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong77

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90

Moderate evidence Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent80

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 6 modules
  • Marketing PrinciplesCore
    Module details

    You will gain an overview of marketing as a discipline and its core concepts during this module. You will cover areas including the role and function of marketing; the external marketing environment; internal marketing analysis tools; competitor analysis and competitive marketing strategy; segmentation, targeting and positioning; pricing strategies and tactics; and branding, differentiation and key selling points.

  • Financial Knowledge and Skills for BusinessCore
    Module details

    This module provides you with an introduction to fundamental concepts in the fields of financial accounting, management accounting and finance. You will develop a basic understanding of an organisation's financial position and performance through the application of appropriate analytical tools and procedures.

  • Operations and Information SystemsCore
    Module details

    This module introduces you to digital technologies and operations management in business. You'll explore contemporary issues, innovation and future trends in IS and operations management, examining how managers use digital technologies to measure and improve operations and systems performance. You'll also develop an understanding of processes and how to improve them in both service-oriented and manufacturing-sector organisations.

  • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource ManagementCore
    Module details

    This module will introduce you to a range of concepts, principles and theories that have been adopted within the study of organisational behaviour and human resource management and will give you an insight into how people are managed and organised in the workplace. You will develop an understanding of the relationship between the internal and external environment and the role that employees play in designing and achieving organisational goals.

  • Business EconomicsCore
    Module details

    In this module you will develop your understanding of key economic concepts by applying them to contemporary issues within the world of business and through the application of quantitative techniques. You will also gain an understanding of how political, economic and environmental factors influence the world of business.

  • Enterprise Project and SkillsCore
    Module details

    In this module you will create a business plan, a project plan and a marketing plan that include a digital presence. You'll integrate and apply skills and learning from other year 1 modules using project management skills to deliver a practical and applied business project, to demonstrate your understanding of market dynamics, financial structures and HRM employment strategies.

Year 2 9 modules
  • Business and Corporate LawCore
    Module details

    In this module you will gain an understanding of the principles of business and company law and develop an awareness of how important law is within the business context. You'll examine the general principles of the English legal system and examine contract law, the law of torts, agency law and partnership law. You will also look at the law governing the formation, financing and management of companies through to corporate collapse and acquire a sound knowledge of the legal issues involved in bus

  • International Business AnalysisCore
    Module details

    This is your opportunity to apply both macro and microeconomic analysis to a related set of case studies. You will start by analysing an industry at a global level, move onto looking at macroeconomic data for a country that is key to that industry, and then apply microeconomic analysis to a company within that industry.

  • Managing Digital TransformationCore
    Module details

    On this module you will explore the impact of digital transformation in the context of business management. You'll cover the evolution of information systems, the role of AI in business and different digital business models. You will examine ethical and social considerations, including data privacy and the digital divide, and the relationship between technology and inequality. Finally, you'll look at future trends in digital business, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal

  • Understanding Finance Theory and PracticeCore
    Module details

    This module explores the theoretical underpinning of financial decision-making and considers approaches to the assessment of investment opportunities. This will enable the development of the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, particularly in relation to investment and financing decisions.

  • Personal Financial PlanningOptional
    Module details

    This module is an exploration of the principles of personal financial planning and investment, integrating theory and practice. You'll gain knowledge and understanding of the interlinked relationships between the various components which encompass personal finance matters. This includes an analysis of various generic products, incorporating the inherent elements of risk and taxation, and the techniques and stages of personal financial planning.

  • Economic Theory and ApplicationsOptional
    Module details

    This module provides you with a firm grounding in key concepts in economics and their real-world applications with an emphasis on the importance of history, institutions and policy in economic analysis. You will become familiar with economic methods of analysis and develop a foundation of economics knowledge that will support your final-year studies.

  • Money, Exchange Rates and TradeOptional
    Module details

    The module will help you to develop your understanding of monetary economics and its relationship with the exchange rate and international trade. Through this, you will further develop your appreciation of trading blocks, currency unions and commercial policy, and their impact on international finance and trade.

  • Applied Business AnalyticsOptional
    Module details

    This module will help you to develop an analytic mindset and equip you with basic data literacy that is useful for the business environment. You will look at methodologies, algorithms and challenges related to analysing and presenting business data alongside applying data analysis to support decision-making across business functions and industries.

  • Financial Modelling and DealingOptional
    Module details

    During this module you will learn the basic tools and data handling skills that will enable you to model financial relationships and understand the principles of stock market trading. You will also be introduced to specialist software to carry out set tasks. You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge needed for further study and to enhance employment opportunities.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This degree combines business management with a strong analytical and technical finance foundation. You'll typically begin with core accounting principles, financial statements, bookkeeping and reporting frameworks, alongside quantitative methods for financial decision-making. In Year 2, you'll progress to management accounting, corporate finance and financial reporting, learning to interpret accounts under IFRS and evaluate investment decisions. By Year 3, a course like this normally moves into specialist options such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk or fintech, followed by an advanced corporate reporting module and a final dissertation or applied project. Throughout, the course aligns with professional accounting examination requirements.

Who it's for

This course suits those with a genuine interest in how organisations work financially and strategically. You're comfortable with numbers and analysis, but want to understand business beyond spreadsheets, how decisions get made, how teams function, how finance drives strategy. You'll thrive if you're self-motivated enough to tackle independent project work and willing to engage with both theory and real-world case studies. You're likely considering a career in accounting, corporate finance, management or related fields, and value a qualification that employers and professional bodies recognise. If you prefer study that connects classroom learning to practical application, and you're drawn to roles where financial acumen opens doors, this is a natural fit.

Careers & job market

Nationally, across Accounting & Finance courses, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those in work, 65% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings across the sector show a starting range of £25,000–£32,500 (at 15 months), rising to £23,375–£33,000 after three years and £30,175–£42,600 after five years. Paths include chartered accountancy, management accounting, financial analysis, corporate finance and business management roles. ACCA accreditation means you may gain exemptions from some professional qualifications, potentially shortening the route to chartered status if you pursue it. Your options extend beyond traditional finance, many graduates move into strategy, operations, risk management or general management.

University & format

The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance is studied full-time over 3 years at the University of Brighton, located in Moulsecoomb. Teaching is in English. The course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for exemptions from some professional examinations, and the University itself holds AACSB accreditation. The degree is a nationally recognised UK award.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
55%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entryBBB–BCC typical offer · English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

Contextual offersPublished by this provider

The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.

AccreditationACCA

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBB–BCC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
English languageThis course lists IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element (or equivalent). See the International students section below for the full picture.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent70% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 112 - 127 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Brighton's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent70%
another higher-education qualification20%
a Baccalaureate5%
an Access course5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBBBA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeNN13quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code NN13). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Brighton whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university

Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.

Check fees at University of Brighton →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

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Careers & earnings

What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£27,000£25,000 – £30,50045
3 years after£27,500£22,000 – £34,000715
5 years after£36,000£27,000 – £48,000740

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

90%
in work or further study 15 months on
50%
in highly skilled work or study
80%
continue past their first year
65%
find their work meaningful
64%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£27,000
£25,000 – £32,500
After 3 years LEO
£27,500
£23,375 – £33,000
After 5 years LEO
£36,000
£30,175 – £42,600
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,000 – £44,000

National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

90 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

80% working10% working and studying0% in further study50% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.

This course £36,000Peer median £35,500Middle 50% £30,000–£42,500
53rd percentile

Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
  • Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
  • Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
  • Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Accounting & Finance courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
65%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
  • Banks & insurers
  • Corporate finance teams
  • HMRC & public sector

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 77.3% · in work or study 90% · continued 80%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of Brighton

All students17,405
International14.3%
Aged 25+30.7%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Moulsecoomb

1,006 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 314Anti Social Behaviour 261Shoplifting 102Criminal Damage Arson 62Public Order 60

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Accounting & Finance right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to University of Brighton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by University of Brighton; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

This course lists IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Brighton’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Brighton and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is offer-based and set by the university. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 112 - 127 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by the University of Brighton. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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