Economics at UEA
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Find out moreBSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
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Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- LN13
- Typical Offer
- ABB
- Contextual Offer
- BBC
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why you should choose us
82%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
Gain a competitive edge in today’s job market with our dynamic BSc in Economics and Finance. You’ll gain a strong foundation in economic analysis, with a specialised focus on corporate finance, financial instruments, and financial markets. You’ll also develop expertise in economic modelling, financial techniques, and statistical analysis—skills that are highly valued by top employers.
This course combines training in economics with a strong emphasis on finance. You’ll study core topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling, and statistics, alongside specialist finance modules. In addition to corporate finance, you’ll gain insights into financial markets, exploring areas such as behavioural finance, derivatives and risk management, and alternative investments. You can choose to deepen your quantitative skills through modules in data analysis and programming or broaden your understanding of economics by selecting from a diverse range of optional modules offered by the School of Economics.
Throughout your degree, you’ll receive dedicated support from your academic adviser and benefit from our STEPS (Support, Training, Employability, Progression, and Skills) module. Our Learning Enhancement team is also available to help with mathematics, writing, critical thinking, and time management, ensuring you’ve the tools needed to succeed.
Beyond the classroom, our vibrant academic community offers many opportunities to get involved. The School Experience Partnership allows you to collaborate with staff to shape teaching and strategy. Norwich Economic Publications—a student-run journal and podcast—provides a platform for discussing economic ideas. The student-led Economics Society is also a fantastic way to network, socialise, and connect with like-minded friends who share your passion for economics.
Designed with employability at its core, the curriculum seamlessly integrates real-world applications and case studies to ensure you’re prepared for the professional world. You’ll also gain valuable insights from guest lectures and employability events, where industry professionals and alumni share their experiences and offer practical advice on building a successful career in economics, business, and finance.
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Study and Modules
Structure
Your first year will provide a solid foundation in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. In microeconomics, you’ll explore how individuals and firms make decisions, while macroeconomics will examine government policies, including fiscal and monetary measures, and their impact on the broader economy. You'll also develop key mathematical and statistical skills, equipping you with essential modelling techniques used by economists. Additionally, you’ll start applying economic and financial principles to real-world issues, gaining insights into how behavioural factors influence decision-making in various contexts, from consumer choices to managerial strategies.
If you don’t have an A-level in Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification), a tailored introductory mathematics module will ensure you develop the necessary skills to support your learning in other areas.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In year one, you’ll attend large lectures designed to give you a strong academic foundation. Interactive tools like Wooclap will keep you engaged and help track your progress. You’ll also have access to a wealth of resources, including lecture notes, pre-recorded videos, and online practice platforms, to support your independent learning.
Smaller seminar groups and workshops will provide opportunities to apply concepts in practical contexts. You’ll also develop data analysis skills in IT labs using software like Excel. Group presentations and discussions, guided by lecturers, will help strengthen your teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills. In addition, Peer-Assisted Learning sessions, led by students from previous years, will offer you extra support across modules.
Assessment
First year assessments will be a blend of coursework, tests and exams. Coursework will take various forms, including essays, presentations, and group projects, helping you develop key workplace skills, offering evidence of your abilities to future employers.
You’ll also complete formative assessments which don’t count toward your final grade but offer helpful feedback to help you develop your skills and track your progress.
Structure
In your second year, you’ll build on your knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics while developing expertise in data analysis through an econometrics module. This will allow you to apply statistical techniques to investigate economic questions and real-world problems.
Your understanding of finance will also deepen with a compulsory module in corporate finance, providing a structured framework for analysing financial decision-making within firms.
Beyond this core learning, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your studies by selecting from a range of optional modules that align with your interests and career aspirations. Whether you're drawn to behavioural economics, international trade, mathematical economics, or programming, there are opportunities to shape your degree to suit your goals.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Your second year introduces a greater variety of teaching methods. While core modules will continue to be delivered in larger groups, smaller, specialised modules will also allow you to tailor your studies to your academic and career goals. You’ll gain hands-on experience with specialist statistical software and work on data-driven assignments, enhancing your analytical skills and preparing you for advanced topics in economics and finance.
Assessment
In your second year, assessments continue to be a mix coursework, tests, and exams. Coursework becomes more diverse, incorporating essays, presentations, group projects, technical exercises, and assignments involving research and data analysis, equipping you with a wider variety of skills and experience.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll deepen your expertise in finance by studying financial markets, with opportunities to further explore areas such as behavioural finance, alternative investments, and derivatives and financial risk management.
You can continue your studies in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, while also having the option to undertake an independent research dissertation or a consulting project in collaboration with an external organisation.
A broad selection of optional modules will allow you to tailor your degree to your interests, with topics including competition and public policy, the economics and business of sport, programming labour economics, development and environmental economics.
To support your decisions, your academic adviser as well as a module-choice fair will help you choose the modules best suited to your aspirations.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 60)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 40, Max Credits: 80)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In your final year, you’ll have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules, enabling you to specialise in areas that align with your interests. Your learning experience will vary based on your selections, as some modules will offer technical training with hands-on practice using specialised software and programming, while others will focus on conceptual topics, incorporating group work, debates, and collaborative projects. You’ll also develop professional writing skills by producing business and financial reports, policy briefs, and blog posts, preparing you for your future career and progression beyond the course.
Assessment
Your final year will introduce an even broader range of assessment methods. Alongside coursework and tests, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in case studies, projects, and design innovative poster presentations. You may also choose to do a dissertation on a topic of your choice or take part in a consulting project with an external organisation. Throughout the year, you’ll develop your ability to communicate your ideas effectively across different formats, preparing you for professional success.
Employability
After the Course
This rewarding degree programme is designed to equip you with a powerful blend of analytical and interpersonal skills, which are highly valued by global employers in finance, business, and beyond.
Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from a range of opportunities to enhance your CV and employability skills. These include guest lectures by top industry professionals, networking and alumni events, one-on-one meetings with professionals, and job coaching and training sessions. You’ll also have access to national competitions, internships, consulting opportunities, and mentoring from former students, all of which will help you build valuable connections and practical experience to enhance your skills.
By the end of your course, you'll be well-prepared for a wide range of career paths in fields such as financial or economic analysis, business consulting, policy advising, or data analysis.
Careers
Example of careers that you could enter include:
- Financial Services, Accounting and Auditing
- Investment Banking and Risk analysis
- FinTech and Digital Finance
- Economics and Management Consulting
- Research and Data analysis
- Government and Policy advising
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade C or grade 4 and Mathematics at minimum grade B or grade 5.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB
Contextual offer: BBC
We do not accept General Studies A-levels.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Contextual offer: DMM
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3
Contextual Offer: Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3
T levels
Obtain an overall Merit.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AAABB
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade C or grade 4 and Mathematics at minimum grade B or grade 5.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB
We do not accept General Studies A-levels.
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
English language at UEA International Study Centre
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: