MSc Sustainable Finance and Accounting in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

University of Sussex | Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,000
(c. USD33,453.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become crucial elements in investment decisions, driving significant demand for accounting and finance professionals specializing in sustainability.

This Master's program aligns with guidelines from leading industry organizations such as the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI). Throughout this course, you will:

enhance your expertise in environmental accounting, corporate governance, and sustainable finance solutions
examine how financial practices contribute to implementing sustainability and responsible business approaches
acquire essential competencies including solving intricate challenges, making informed decisions amid uncertainty, cross-cultural communication, and understanding commercial environments.
You'll learn from distinguished academics and passionate educators at the University of Sussex Business School. Our research focuses on:

sustainable corporate reporting, governance frameworks, and social responsibility
financial strategies for climate change
energy policy development.
Leveraging insights from our renowned SPRU (Science Policy Research Unit), you'll also investigate corporate sustainability policies and their real-world applications.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification should be in a subject which has a basic coverage of accounting and finance. Candidates with degrees in economics, business or management will also be considered on a case by case basis. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

IELTS (Academic) - Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Tuition GBP 25,000

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