School of Economics
The School of Economics proudly combines a reputation for internationally-leading research with unparalleled standards in teaching and academic support for our students.
We are known worldwide for our ground-breaking research in behavioural and experimental economics, and for our expertise in competition policy: work that leads the field, informs policymakers and makes headlines. We also have a global reputation for research excellence in economic theory, applied econometrics, finance, and in policy areas of environment, resources, conflict and migration.
Our research leads our teaching and we are at the forefront of developments in economics as a taught discipline. We have expertise in - and commitment to - your learning, your employability and to a fantastic student experience. Within the School we enjoy a wonderful sense of community. We offer a friendly, diverse environment, which we hope will be the perfect setting for you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
Courses
Economics
You’ll gain deep insights about business, politics and markets. You'll develop an understanding of what makes the world tick. You’ll discover how economic policy...
Business Economics
All businesses operate within an economic context. If you aspire to work in business, understanding the insights that can be gained through economic analysis...
Economics with a Placement Year
How do the choices of individuals and firms combine to drive the modern global economy? And how can this economy be best aligned with human goals? By asking...
Economics with a Year Abroad
How do the choices of individuals and firms combine to drive the modern global economy? And how can this economy be best aligned with human goals? By asking...
Economics and Finance
BSc Economics and Finance provides a thorough training in economic analysis with a focus on understanding corporate finance and financial markets. If you want to...
Economics and Finance with a Placement Year
An ideal choice whether you aspire to enter employment directly or progress to postgraduate study, BSc Economics and Finance provides thorough training in...
Economics
Equip yourself to become a professional economist with this Master’s degree in economics – a broad-based research-training course designed to provide you with an...
Finance and Economics
On this course you will develop your expertise in the fields of in finance and economics by taking on intensive research-led training in advanced economic...
Global Media Economics
Are you fascinated by the media industries? On this Master’s you will examine the worlds of film, literature and TV from the perspective of economics. On this...
Research

Celebrity support for student’s climate conscious eyewear
TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Gabby Logan support economics student's sustainable business.

UEA study finds fathers still unaware of paternity allowances
Almost a third of fathers in the UK are unaware that they are eligible for flexible employment arrangements such as part-time work or job sharing, according to...

Study looks at the impact of COVID on social housing
Researchers at UEA are warning that the end of the eviction ban - a government scheme introduced to support renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic - may force...

EXPERT ALERT: US buys up Gilead’s stock of COVID-19 drug remdesivir
"...manufactures in other countries are going to ramp up production. The only issue is how fast they can do it.”
UEA Refugee Week
- Mar 15, 2021 00:00AM
- Online
- Seminar
- Free
Free week of online events hosted by UEA Sanctuary - events open to staff, students and some for a public audience
PostGraduate Summer School: Experimetrics
- May 13, 2021 00:00AM
- Online
- PostGraduate Summer School
- Variable - please enquire
Three-part course across 13 and 14 May
PostGraduate Summer School: Behavioral Game Theory
- Jun 12, 2021 00:00AM
- Online
- PostGraduate Summer School
- Variable - please enquire
From 12 - 14 June - the course will feature a mixture of live lectures and group discussion, working in groups to develop and present a research idea.