Undergraduate Degrees

BSc Economics is our core economics degree programme. It covers all key areas of the economy. If you think and feel “I want to be a professional economist”, or “I want to understand how the economy works”, or “I want to understand how an economy can fall into recession” or “I want to improve the way the economy works”, this is the degree for you.

100% of students are satisfied with the BSc Economics, overall (KIS 2012). This is the only straight economics course in the UK to receive this level of satisfaction.

This degree programme involves core modules in economic analysis, quantitative methods, and a selection from a wide range of economics modules. You can also take a module from the School of Political, Social and International Relations, the School of Philosophy, and the School of Language and Communication Studies. It is important that you are willing to invest in learning economic modelling techniques and in statistical analysis, as these are key tools used to analyse the economy, and they are also in heavy demand by employers.

Year 1

The economic foundation is laid through the year-long module Introductory Economics. This module covers key concepts in both macroeconomics (understanding consumption, savings, inflation, interest rates, monetary and fiscal policy, and the global economy) and microeconomics (individuals’ and households’ consumption and saving decisions, firms’ output decisions, analysis of markets, externalities, asymmetric information, and strategic interaction).

You will be taught basic economic modelling techniques and statistical techniques in the module Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Economists. The remainder of your first year will be made up from modules that you can choose from within the School of Economics, School of Political, Social and International Studies, School of Philosophy and the School of Language and Communication Studies. Language choices include: Mandarin, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.

Year 2

During your second and third year you can increasingly specialise in and tailor your studies to areas that you find particularly interesting and relevant for your future career or further studies.

In your second year, you will strengthen your understanding of the macro and micro economy, by deepening your understanding of some issues encountered in the first year and by studying new areas. A key skill that employers look for is the ability to collect and analyse data. In Applied Economic Analysis you will build your statistical modelling skills, and apply them in the form of a practical project designed to answer a research question. You will also choose one additional module from the School of Economics. Compulsory modules: Intermediate Economics; Applied Economic Analysis. Optional modules: Economics of International Business and Trade; Behavioural Economics, Risk and Strategic Thinking.

Year 3

Your core micro- and macro-economics training is completed with a year-long module in Advanced Economics. By this stage of your degree, you will have found issues that you would like to study in depth. The remainder of your third year allows you to choose from a broad curriculum of economic disciplines.

Compulsory module: Advanced Economics. Optional modules: Development and Economic Growth; Labour Economics; Industrial Organisation and Competition Economics; Government, Welfare and Policy; Option Pricing and Financial Risk Management; The Economics of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets.

Graduates from the School of Economics have excellent career prospects.

Find out more about how Economics at UEA inspires ideas, creates careers and invests in you.

 

The information provided here is accurate for applicants for entry to Year 1 in 2013/14 or later. If you are a current student or will be a direct Year 2 entrant in 2013/14, please ensure to check the “What will I study?” tab for details on your course profile.

Course Organiser:Dr. Duncan Watson

Thank you for your interest in Economics at UEA. We are a research-inspired School known for its friendly and stimulating environment. We are committed to providing a first-rate academic experience where excellence in teaching goes hand in hand with internationally renowned research.

Economics at UEA has been ranked joint 4th for teaching and 3rd for support in the 2012 National Student Survey (NSS) with the BSc Economics achieving the highest overall satisfaction rating of any straight economics course in the UK. Our undergraduate courses use a variety of teaching formats including lectures, small group seminars, workshops and support sessions for core modules.

Success Indicators

International Reputation

• Our students have consistently ranked their student experience among the highest of Economics departments in the UK, and we are always in the top 10. Shanghai Jiao Tong University has again in 2012 ranked us in 8th position among UK universities for economics/business.
• In the rankings of economics departments published at econphd.econwiki.com, UEA is ranked fifth in the world and first in the UK for ‘decision theory/experiments’.

Student Satisfaction

• In our BSc Economics scheme 100% of students were satisfied with the quality of the course, 97% say staff have made the subject interesting, 100% say staff are good at explaining things, 97% students say the course is well organized and is running smoothly and, 97% say that resources are good enough for their needs (KIS, 2012)
• "So far my university experience has been phenomenal...", 1st Place in What Uni? Student Choice Awards.

Research

• The Centre for Competition Policy is at the forefront of policy debates in competition economics at the international level, with advisory links with the European Commission, the UK Office of Fair Trading and the UK Competition Commission
• The most recent Research Assessment Exercise in 2008 found 65% of our research output was world leading or internationally excellent, with 95% in total being deemed of international standing.

How do we do it?

• Excellence in Teaching: We supplement traditional teaching methods with practical sessions such as interactive workshops and classroom experiments. We have found that our excellent student satisfaction results are a result of the integrated teaching methods and variety of innovative assessment approaches.
• Research-Inspired: We have internationally renowned researchers who have the experience to provide a practical angle to the academic rigour of Economics.
• Collegiate Environment: Economics at UEA provides for a lively close knit community with friendly, approachable academic staff.
• Tailored Support: The School prioritises pastoral care with all students allocated a Personal Adviser. Learning enhancement support is embedded within the delivery of our courses, ensuring that students receive as much support as they need.
• Quality Control: Course quality is continuously monitored by obtaining written feedback from our students on each module they take. Each summer there is a thorough review of our teaching.
• Module Choice: Economics at UEA provides a wide range of integrated contemporary modules, enabling students to explore the diverse analysis offered by economics.
• Quality Resources: The University Library offers an excellent range of legal materials and electronic resources with a dedicated Social Sciences Faculty Librarian available to help you find the information you need.
• Career Prospects: As well as the University careers service, Economics at UEA has a dedicated careers adviser. Engineered for employability, our programmes offer excellent opportunities.
• Norwich- A Fine City: Voted one of the best small cities in the world (The Times Good University Guide). UEA was voted joint 3rd for 'Good Security' out of 113 Universities in the 'Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey' in 2011 and the University of East Anglia has been voted the safest University in England three years in a row.

For more information visit Inspiring Ideas, Creating Careers and Investing in You.

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Come and Visit Us

Our Open Days will give you the opportunity to experience the University of East Anglia's unique campus atmosphere. The next Undergraduate Open Days will be held on Saturday 6th October 2012.

You will have the chance to attend subject-specific talks and presentations about student life and finance. You will also be able to talk directly to academics, admissions staff and current students giving you a first-hand impression of life at the University of East Anglia - check out the accommodation, learning resources, student support, and our sport and entertainment facilities.

In addition to the above we offer a Personal Visit option, available on specific Friday afternoons throughout the year. These include organised tours of the campus. We have also created a Virtual Open Day experience for you which we hope will help to provide you with an insight into life and study at the School of Economics.

Students who have been offered a place on one of our undergraduate programmes will be invited to attend one of our Visit Days.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying please do contact us:

Admissions Office (Economics)
Tel: +44 (0)1603 593711 or 591902
Email: eco.ug.admiss@uea.ac.uk

Please click here to register your details via our Online Enquiry Form.

International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.

UniStats Information

Year 1

If you are planning to start your 1st year in September 2013 (or later), the following course profile will apply to you.

Compulsory Modules (80 credits)

INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module

INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS, 40 credit year long module (if you do not have A-level Maths or equivalent) or
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS, 40 credit year long module (if you have A-level Maths or equivalent)

Options

Students will select 40 credits of Economics (ECO) OR 40 credits of Philosophy (PHI) OR 40 credits of Politics (PSI) or 40 credits of Language (LCS) from the modules identified below. (Students choosing a language option are expected to study the same language in semester one and semester two) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

THE ECONOMICS OF SOCIETY, MEDIA AND CULTURE, 40 credit year long module
PHI-1A03 PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS, 20 credit module, SEM1
PHI-1A04 MODERN READINGS IN PHILOSOHY, 20 credit module, SEM2
PSI-1A01 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORY, 20 credit module, SEM1
PSI-1A02 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY POLITICS, 20 credit module, SEM2
LCS-1F11 BEGINNERS’ FRENCH 1, 20 credit module, SEM1
LCS-1F12 BEGINNERS’ FRENCH 11, 20 credit module, SEM2
LCS-1G11 BEGINNERS’ GERMAN 1, 20 credit module, SEM1
LC2-1G12 BEGINNERS’ GERMAN 11, 20 credit module, SEM2
LCS-1H11 BEGINNERS’ SPANISH 1, 20 credit module, SEM1
LCS-1H12 BEGINNERS’ SPANISH 11, 20 credit module, SEM2
LCS-1OC1 BEGINNERS’ CHINESE 1, 20 credit module, SEM1
LCS-1OC2 BEGINNERS’ CHINESE 11, 20 credit module, SEM2
LCS-1OJ1 BEGINNERS’ JAPANESE 1, 20 credit module, SEM1
LCS-1OJ2 BEGINNERS’ JAPANESE 11, 20 credit module, SEM2

Year 2

We present two course profiles for Year 2 below.

Course Profile A applies to any student beginning Year 1 in September 2013 (or later).

Course Profile B applies to any student who is a direct entrant to Year 2 in September 2013, or who is a current student.

Course Profile A (Entry to Year 1 in 2013-14)

Compulsory Modules (80 credits)

INTERMEDIATE ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module
APPLIED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, 40 credit year long module

Options

Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:

ECONOMICS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE, 40 credit, year long module
BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS, RISK AND STRATEGIC THINKING, 40 credit, year long module

Course Profile B (Direct Entry to Year 2 in 2013-14, or Current Students)

Students should not exceed 80 coursework credits in years 2 and 3 combined.

Compulsory Modules (60 credits) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

ECO-2A05 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS, 20 credit module, SEM1
ECO-2A06 METHODS OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH, 20 credit module, SEM2
ECO-2A07 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, 20 credit module, SEM1

Options Range A
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:

ECO-2* Any module beginning ECO-2

Free Choice
Students are required to select a further 20 credits, which may be from any Option Range above or from the course catalogue with the approval of their School.

Year 3

We present two course profiles for Year 3 below.

Course Profile A applies to any student beginning Year 1 in September 2013 (or later).

Course Profile B applies to any student who is a direct entrant to Year 2 in September 2013, or who is a current student.

Course Profile A (Entry to Year 1 in 2013-14)

Compulsory Modules (40 credits)

ADVANCED ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module

Options

Students will select 80 credits from the following modules: (Coursework versions of ECO modules may also be available)

DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, 40 credit year long module
LABOUR ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module
INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND COMPETITION ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module
GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY, 40 credit year long module
OPTION PRICING AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT, 40 credit year long module
THE ECONOMICS OF CORPORATE FINANCE AND FINANCIAL MARKETS, 40 credit year long module

Course Profile B (Direct Entry to Year 2 in 2013-14, or Current Students)

Compulsory Modules (20 credits) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

ECO-3B08 TOPICS IN ECONOMICS ANALYSIS, 20 credit module, SEM2

Options Range A
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:

ECO-3* Any module beginning ECO-3

Options Range B
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:
ECO-2* Any module beginning ECO-2
ECO-3* Any module beginning ECO-3

Free Choice
Students are required to select 20 credits from the course catalogue with the approval of their School.

Entry Requirements

Qualification:

BSc (Hons)

A Level:

ABB excluding General Studies

International Baccalaureate:

32

Scottish Advanced Highers:

ABB (acceptable on its own or in combination with other qualifications)

Irish Leaving Certificate:

AABBBB

Access Course:

Pass with Distinction in 36 credits at level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at level 3

HND:

Please contact the University for further information

European Baccalaureate:

75%

Entry Requirement

Candidates will be expected to have 3 A levels (see below for typical offer). Please note: We do not accept A level General Studies as one of these.

For students without A level Mathematics, we offer a modified version of the "Introductory Mathematics for Economists" module in the first semester of Year 1. There is a special non A level teaching track enabling students to start from a very basic level and learn the complete range of mathematical skills that are required later in the degree.

Candidates with equivalent qualifications to the A level requirement are encouraged to apply (eg International Baccalaureate; Access to Higher Education certificate). International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.

Students should also have 5 GCSEs including English (grade C) and Mathematics (grade B).

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
• PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

Sometimes applicants are requested to attend an interview prior to being offered a place on the course. These are normally quite informal and provide the interviewer with the opportunity to find out more about your current studies, your reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and the extra-curricular activities that you are involved in.

Special Entry Requirements

A level General Studies is not accepted.

Intakes

The course begins in September each year.

Approximate annual intake of students: 30.

GCSE Offer

Students should also have 5 GCSEs including English (grade C) and Mathematics (grade B).

Assessment

Key factors used to assess an application include:

• Past and future achievement in examinations
• Academic interest in the subject
• Personal interests and extra-curricular activities
• The reference

All applications are considered on their own individual merits.

Fees and Funding

University Fees and Financial Support: UK/EU Students

https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance

University Fees and Financial Support: International Students

The University of East Anglia will be charging International students £12,550 for all full-time School of Economics  undergraduate programmes which start in 2013.

 

Please click to access further information about  fees and funding for International students

Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.

UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The system allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it must be sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying please do contact us:

Undergraduate Admissions Office (Economics)
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

Please click here to register your details via our Online Enquiry Form.

International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.