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At Solent Business School, you’ll learn how to make smart financial decisions, influence real change and build a career that genuinely matters.

Our accredited degrees in economics, accounting, finance, and banking give you practical skills, industry insight, and professional credibility to thrive in a fast-moving global economy.

You won’t just study financial systems, you’ll use them. From hands-on training with Bloomberg terminals, to tackling live business challenges set by employers, you’ll develop the technical and strategic abilities top companies look for. And with courses shaped by industry experts and taught by professionals, you’ll be learning from people who’ve done it for real.

Why study business, marketing and finance at Solent?

  • Our BSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance ranked 13th in the UK for student satisfaction in accounting and finance studies, out of 102 institutions (Complete University Guide 2026).
  • Gain hands-on experience with Bloomberg terminals and industry-standard software including Sage, QuickBooks and AI-driven analytics tools used by leading financial firms. 
  • Gain professional exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, AIA and IFA qualifications, fast-tracking your journey to becoming a chartered accountant while studying.   
  • Build your CV with an optional placement year, internships, study abroad opportunities or work one day a week to qualify for MSc pathways.
  • Learn from PwC, Boots and other industry experts through guest talks, supported by an advisory board shaping courses to employer needs.
  • Grow your professional network through career events and industry links with Deloitte, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Red Funnel.

Some courses in this subject are accredited or endorsed by:

  • ACCA
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  • Association of International Accountants (AIA) logo
  • Institute of Financial Accountants logo
  • ICAEW logo

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Learn in state-of-the-art facilities

Our facilities, including our award-winning teaching and learning building, The Spark, and our Bloomberg suite, provide you with everything you need to succeed. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment, access real-time market data, and develop the skills to thrive in the global business world.

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    Library

    The Library building is open for Solent students and staff to access computers and study spaces, and for browsing the shelves and borrowing items.

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  • The Spark

    The Spark

    Solent's £33m Spark building combines interactive teaching spaces with lecture theatres and an atrium with social spaces. Central to The Spark building is the futuristic Pod, which has a full-size lecture theatre and open-topped breakout space.

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Our open days are the very best way to see what Solent can offer – a perfect opportunity to talk to our lecturers and meet current students, discover our facilities and explore our campus.

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