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University of Brighton

Professional Studies in Accounting (ACCA)

Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Campus

    Brighton

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

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Course Overview

Professional Studies in Accounting (ACCA) at University of Brighton in Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

17,405

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

14.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

73.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Professional Studies in Accounting (ACCA)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Accounting

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

17,405

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

14%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students17,405
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students14%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

73%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page