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On campus - in person
You’ll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources, library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips, studying abroad and internationalisation experiences.
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Modules
This is a single-honours course, allowing you to focus in depth on your core subject. Find out more from our guide to undergraduate study
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Silver
The student experience and student outcomes are typically very high quality.
This rating was awarded in 2023, for four years.
Find out more about our approach to teaching and supporting you to thrive
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Year 1 at Sussex
Your modules
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn teaching
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Sustainable Business Management
Spring teaching
- Business School Career Preparation
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Introduction to Accounting, Finance
- Introduction to Statistics
- Principles of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Your degree
In Year 1, you’ll:
- explore the foundations of finance, business and economics
- develop quantitative, accounting and management skills to understand how firms and markets operate
- learn to interpret data, make evidence-based decisions and build your confidence in applying theory to practice with the guided use of AI tools and business simulations.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include lectures, seminars and workshops.
50%: Lecture
40%: Seminar
10%: PracticalAssessment
Assessment methods typically include examinations and coursework.
Contact hours and workload
This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 260 hours of contact time and about 940 hours of independent study.
Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course.
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Year 2 at Sussex
Your modules
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn teaching
- Accounting for Managers
- Managing Projects and Technologies for Business Students
- Theory of Investments
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
- Corporate and International Finance
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Data Analytics for Accounting & Finance
- Entrepreneurship Finance and Accounting (ENT)
- International Business Strategy
- Management of Innovation
- Managing Digital Work
- Managing Global Supply Chains (OPS&IS)
- Principles of Banking
Your degree
In Year 2, you’ll:
- deepen your expertise in corporate finance, business strategy and financial markets
- apply analytical and digital tools, including AI-assisted analysis, to solve real-world business and financial problems
- strengthen commercial awareness and teamwork through applied projects and case-based learning.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include lectures, seminars and workshops.
50%: Lecture
40%: Seminar
10%: PracticalAssessment
Assessment methods typically include examinations and coursework.
Contact hours and workload
This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 260 hours of contact time and about 940 hours of independent study.
Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course.
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Experience Year
Study abroad (optional)
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
If your application to study abroad is successful, you’ll have to meet the academic requirements at Sussex and also at the partner university. Find out more about studying abroad as a Sussex student
Placement (optional)
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. If you’re successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.
Find out more about placements and internships
Recent students have gone on placement at:
- IBM
- GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
- Hewlett Packard.
For more information, visit Business and Management: Placements
Please note that if you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of your course with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA if the number of credits for the placement/internship exceeds 25% of the total credits for your course. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
Venture Creation Year (optional)
Do you want to develop your entrepreneurial skills, and explore business or a social enterprise start-up? As a ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Business School undergraduate on this course, you can apply to take a Venture Creation Year.
During the Venture Creation Year, you’ll set up and run your own start-up or social enterprise. This will help you gain practical skills and experience. You’ll have the University’s support throughout the year, including:
- one-to-one coaching
- specialist workshops
- networking and mentor access
- funding competitions
- online resources.
For more details, visit Business School: Venture Creation Year
Please note that you can’t take two experience years or combine them.
Selection for the Venture Creation Year is competitive and there’s a limited number of places available.
Due to visa restrictions on business activity, international students studying on a Tier 4 Student visa cannot take part in the Venture Creation Year. However, all students can participate in Careers and Entrepreneurship workshops, get one-to-one guidance, and continue to develop their ideas.
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Year 3 at Sussex
Your modules
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Spring teaching
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
Autumn teaching
- AI-Integrated Financial Risk Management
- Alternative Investment Funds
- Blockchains and Crypto Assets
- Digital Transformation and AI in Business
- Entrepreneurship and Small Firms (ENT)
- Financial Econometrics
- Fintech and Financial Transformation
- Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategy
- Valuation of Companies and Cash Flow Generating Assets
Spring teaching
- Applied Economics and Finance Project
- Business Strategy Report
- Digital Banking and FinTech
- Financial Derivatives
- Innovation Systems
- Trading Strategies
Your degree
In your final year, you’ll:
- consolidate your learning through advanced modules in international finance, strategic management and business analysis
- undertake a major project or research work demonstrating analytical insight, employability, and readiness for careers in finance, business consultancy, or further study
- use AI tools responsibly for research, data interpretation, and presentation.
Teaching
Teaching methods typically include lectures, seminars and workshops.
50%: Lecture
40%: Seminar
10%: PracticalAssessment
Assessment methods typically include examinations and coursework.
Contact hours and workload
This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 260 hours of contact time and about 940 hours of independent study.
Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course.
Spirit of Sussex Award
Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.
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We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.
I enjoyed the process of doing my group projects because I can turn my technical knowledge into practice. Also I tackled many problems that may occur in my future career.”Ziyu Zeng
Finance and Business BSc
Our experts
You’ll unlock a future in global finance and business leadership with our BSc in Finance and Business, where mastering financial markets meets the power of innovation, including the application of AI.”Dr Angela Gao
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Careers
- 86% of Sussex undergraduates have completed work experience by the end of their course (ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Career Readiness data at point of graduation 2023/24)
At the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Business School you benefit from extensive career support and business connections including mentoring by employers, networking and guest lectures.
You learn the fundamentals of finance while keeping a door open to a career in any business sector. You develop core knowledge in finance and business, ethical awareness, independent thinking, leadership, self-confidence as well as problem-solving and teamwork skills. You'll be well prepared to work in:
- investment or retail banking
- corporate or public-sector finance
- financial services, risk analysis or portfolio management
- management, consultancy or human resources
- advertising, marketing and PR.
Where do our graduates work now?
Surveyed 15 months after finishing their courses, our recent graduates from the Department of Accounting and Finance worked for employers including:
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( 2017-2022)
Working while you study
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Design your future at Sussex
Taking the next step in your career can feel daunting, but we’ll help you to explore, connect and flourish throughout your studies and beyond.
As a Sussex student, you’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges and have access to tailored programmes of careers support:
- our Career Lab helps you to explore your options, build key skills and connect with employers. Take part in internships, community consultancy projects and insight visits, where you can learn about life at organisations such as Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, the Knepp Rewilding Project, and fashion brand Puig
- one-to-one appointments with your Faculty Careers Consultant can enable you to identify your career goals, write an effective CV and prepare for future interviews
- entrepreneurship initiatives like StartUp Sussex and Ideas Lab can empower you to turn your concepts into reality.
Explore how our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can support you
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Winner
Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award
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Winner
Supporting Student and Graduate Employability Award
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Top 50
Best Universities for Work Experience in the UK
Entry requirements
Find your place in Clearing
This course will be available in Clearing. Explore your options at Sussex – right here, right now.
Fees
Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis. Find details on our Tuition fees page.
Home students
£9,790 per year
Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
£9,790 per year
On 19 March 2026 the UK Parliament set out that the tuition fee cap for 2026 entry will be £9,790. As the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« keeps fees for Home students and Channel Islands and Isle of Man students in line with UK Government-approved levels, fees will be £9,790 in 2026. In line with our terms and conditions, the University charges fees at the maximum levels set by the UK Government.
International students
£23,500 per year
Study abroad
Find out about grants and funding, tuition fees and insurance costs for studying abroad
Placement
Find out about tuition fees for placements
Additional costs
Note about additional costs
Additional costs to your tuition fees may include field trips, equipment, materials, bench fees or studio hire. These costs are best estimates based on current market values which we review each year. These costs may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances where the University has limited control such as a change in a service provider or government guidance. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if there is any change to these costs. We will also tell you if these costs are mandatory for passing your course or optional. Find out how to budget for student life.
Study visit abroad
This course has an optional study visit abroad for Year 3 students. The approximate contribution towards costs is £200 per student. If the study visit is undersubscribed, we may also offer the study visit to postgraduate students.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Successful completion of the course grants some exemptions to full membership. Students who choose to pursue full membership will need to pay for associated costs, such as membership fees and completion of the remaining modules, after successful completion of their degree.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Successful completion of the course grants some exemptions to full membership. Students who choose to pursue full membership will need to pay for associated costs, such as membership fees, exemption fees and completion of the remaining modules, once they have successfully completed their degree.
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)
You may opt for a Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) qualification. The University pays for membership and exam fees. You must buy your own workbooks at a discounted price of around £48 for each exam. Exams take place 2 to 3 times a year.
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA)
This course is affiliated to the CFA Institute. Students on these courses will be able to: access online material from the CFA Institute in preparation for the CFA exams; apply for scholarships towards exam fees; and attend events held by the CFA Institute.
Living costs
We know the rising cost of living is on everyone’s mind, and affects us all in different ways. Our guide to living costs has been designed to help you plan and budget for life as a Sussex student.
Learn more about typical living costs
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
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Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study
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Climate Leaders Scholarship
£3,000 cash per year of full time study.
Scholarships recipients will be supported to develop a high level project plan and provided with mentoring support.
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Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship
£5,000 cash award
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
- Full 'Overseas' tuition fee waiver
- £16,440 per year of undergraduate study (up to 4 years)
- Sussexsport membership
- Guaranteed continuation of housing
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Sussex Bursary
£1,000 in your first year of study (either Year 1 or Foundation Year).
£500 in your subsequent years of study.
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Sussex Pakistan Scholarship (Undergraduate)
£4,000 discount on the first year of tuition fees
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Sussex Türkiye Scholarship (Undergraduate)
£4,000 discount on the first year of tuition fees
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Undergraduate Enrichment Award
£6,000 over 3 years of study
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