The BSc Accounting and Finance (with a professional placement year) at the University of Sussex Business School equips students with comprehensive knowledge and professional skills in accounting and finance. Accredited by five leading accounting bodies, this course provides exemptions from certain professional exams, facilitating progress towards industry qualifications. The curriculum combines regulatory knowledge, problem-solving, data analytics, investment analysis, and ethical challenges. Students benefit from real-world teaching through a professional placement year, supervised by both academics and industry professionals, and access to resources like the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as corporate finance, public accounting, asset management, and business consultancy.