COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc in Accounting and Finance at the University of Sussex offers a comprehensive, three-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience required for careers in accounting, finance, and related fields. In Year 1, students build a strong foundation through core modules such as Introduction to Business and Management, Introduction to Management Accounting, Principles of Finance, Regulatory Environment for Accounting, Financial Institutions and Markets, and introductory courses in economics and financial accounting. These modules provide the essential principles and frameworks needed for more advanced study. Year 2 develops this foundation with intermediate and applied modules, including Intermediate Financial Accounting, Intermediate Management Accounting, Corporate and International Finance, Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance, Statistics and Introductory Econometrics, and Theory of Investments. Students can also choose optional modules such as Audit and Assurance, Climate Finance, Corporate Governance and Ethics, Principles of Banking, and Taxation, allowing them to tailor their learning to personal and professional interests. In Year 3, students focus on advanced topics including Advanced Financial Accounting, Sustainability Reporting, Advanced Management Accounting, and International Financial Management. Optional modules such as Advanced Taxation, Blockchains and Crypto Assets, Financial Risk Management, and Digital Banking and FinTech enable further specialisation. Across the program, students gain a combination of technical expertise, ethical awareness, analytical capabilities, and exposure to contemporary developments, preparing them for professional roles and membership of industry accounting bodies.