BSc ECONOMICS WITH ACCOUNTANCY WITH A PLACEMENT YEAR
BSC ECONOMICS WITH ACCOUNTANCY WITH A PLACEMENT YEAR
On this course you'll combine a rigorous training in economics with the opportunity to learn about accountancy, finance and management. You'll study microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling and statistics, and you'll also choose from modules such as financial accounting, management accounting, and business and company law. You may then choose to deepen your knowledge in areas such as taxation, competition and consumer policy, or to broaden your knowledge of economics generally by choosing from the full suite of modules on offer in the School of Economics.
Taught through the combined expertise of the School of Economics and Norwich Business School, you’ll benefit from excellent teaching and will learn everything you need to know for a broad range of careers in finance, consultancy and management.
About
Study economics, whilst taking a range of modules in accountancy, business and management. Our BSc Economics with Accountancy degree programme, offered in conjunction with Norwich Business School, is an excellent choice if you are seeking a thorough grounding in economic analysis, with a focus on accounting, business management, financial markets and corporate finance.
By combining economics with accountancy and other business-oriented topics you’ll develop an understanding of what makes the world tick: how individuals make choices, how those choices create markets, and how markets interact to create national and global economies. You’ll also gain a useful head-start whether your future lies in entrepreneurship, consultancy or management.
On this course you will typically spend between nine and 12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. Whilst you’ll be expected to secure your own work placement, dedicated staff within the School and the Careers Service will support and assist you throughout the process of searching, applying for, and ultimately gaining a position. Furthermore support will also be provided whilst you are on placement and when you return to complete your studies in your fourth (final) year.
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
On this course you will spend 9-12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.
After the Course
You’ll be well placed to choose from a wide range of career opportunities, including working as an economist, analyst or in other managerial roles, within economics or business consulting, the Civil Service, investment banking and finance, accounting and auditing, insurance and actuarial work, and international think-tanks and organisations.
Career destinations
Career destinations related to your degree include:
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Management Consulting
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Business Leadership
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Investment Banking
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Accounting and Auditing
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Financial Services
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Data Analysis
Assessment for Year 1
You will be assessed through a balanced mix of coursework and exams. Coursework is deliberately varied, and can include essays, presentations, research projects, group work, poster-presentations, screencasts, viva voce conversations, and online writing in blogs, on Twitter and in forums. You may write a dissertation in your final year.
Each piece of assessment plays a role both in checking your progress, and in supporting your continued learning. Assessment is moreover an opportunity to develop your employability. We aim constantly to provide you both with the broadest workplace skills, and with the evidence you need to showcase these skills to employers.
Assessment for Year 2
You will be assessed through a balanced mix of coursework and exams. Coursework is deliberately varied, and can include essays, presentations, research projects, group work, poster-presentations, screencasts, viva voce conversations, and online writing in blogs, on Twitter and in forums. You may write a dissertation in your final year.
Each piece of assessment plays a role both in checking your progress, and in supporting your continued learning. Assessment is moreover an opportunity to develop your employability. We aim constantly to provide you both with the broadest workplace skills, and with the evidence you need to showcase these skills to employers.
Assessment for Year 3
You will be assessed through a balanced mix of coursework and exams. Coursework is deliberately varied, and can include essays, presentations, research projects, group work, poster-presentations, screencasts, viva voce conversations, and online writing in blogs, on Twitter and in forums. You may write a dissertation in your final year.
Each piece of assessment plays a role both in checking your progress, and in supporting your continued learning. Assessment is moreover an opportunity to develop your employability. We aim constantly to provide you both with the broadest workplace skills, and with the evidence you need to showcase these skills to employers.
Assessment for Year 4
You will be assessed through exams and different types of coursework – such as essays, presentations, research exercises and group work.
Each type of assessment plays its part – for example:
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Essays will test your general levels of understanding and ability to apply concepts
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Course tests will check you have mastered the technical material
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Exams will provide the opportunity for open-ended treatment of material
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Econometric projects will test your ability to apply, interpret and assess statistical techniques
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Critical reviews of academic articles will check your understanding and ability to critically assess
In some modules we use audience response system technologies, which help to establish a dialogue with your teachers and give you feedback in real time.
Students with A-level Maths or equivalent will be enrolled on ECO-4003A Mathematics for Economists instead of ECO-4001A Introductory Mathematics for Economists.
Assessment for Year 1
You will be assessed through a balanced mix of coursework and exams. Coursework is deliberately varied, and can include essays, presentations, research projects, group work, poster-presentations, screencasts, viva voce conversations, and online writing in blogs, on Twitter and in forums. You may write a dissertation in your final year.
Each piece of assessment plays a role both in checking your progress, and in supporting your continued learning. Assessment is moreover an opportunity to develop your employability. We aim constantly to provide you both with the broadest workplace skills, and with the evidence you need to showcase these skills to employers.
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.Assessment for Year 2
You will be assessed through a balanced mix of coursework and exams. Coursework is deliberately varied, and can include essays, presentations, research projects, group work, poster-presentations, screencasts, viva voce conversations, and online writing in blogs, on Twitter and in forums. You may write a dissertation in your final year.
Each piece of assessment plays a role both in checking your progress, and in supporting your continued learning. Assessment is moreover an opportunity to develop your employability. We aim constantly to provide you both with the broadest workplace skills, and with the evidence you need to showcase these skills to employers.
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.Students will select 120 credits from the following modules.
Assessment for Year 3
You will be assessed through a balanced mix of coursework and exams. Coursework is deliberately varied, and can include essays, presentations, research projects, group work, poster-presentations, screencasts, viva voce conversations, and online writing in blogs, on Twitter and in forums. You may write a dissertation in your final year.
Each piece of assessment plays a role both in checking your progress, and in supporting your continued learning. Assessment is moreover an opportunity to develop your employability. We aim constantly to provide you both with the broadest workplace skills, and with the evidence you need to showcase these skills to employers.
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.Students will select no more than 70 credits in any semester. Students will select 120 credits in total across Option Ranges A & B. Students will select at least 80 credits of ECO modules across Option Ranges A & B. Students may only select 20 credits for ECO-5* modules in their final year.
Assessment for Year 4
You will be assessed through exams and different types of coursework – such as essays, presentations, research exercises and group work.
Each type of assessment plays its part – for example:
-
Essays will test your general levels of understanding and ability to apply concepts
-
Course tests will check you have mastered the technical material
-
Exams will provide the opportunity for open-ended treatment of material
-
Econometric projects will test your ability to apply, interpret and assess statistical techniques
-
Critical reviews of academic articles will check your understanding and ability to critically assess
In some modules we use audience response system technologies, which help to establish a dialogue with your teachers and give you feedback in real time.
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.Entry Requirements
A Levels
AAB excluding General Studies or ABB excluding General Studies with an A in the Extended Project.BTEC
DDD. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.Scottish highers
AAAAAScottish highers advanced
BBCIrish leaving certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3Access course
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3.European Baccalaureate
80%International Baccalaureate
33 pointsGCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 at GCSE and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed 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:
International Foundation in Business, Economics, Society and Culture (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a 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. Please click here to see our full list.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
Gap year
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.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here:
SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
You are eligible for reduced fees during your placement year. Further details are available on our Tuition Fee website.
There may be extra costs related to items such as your travel and accommodation, which will vary depending on location.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to apply
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 application 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 is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.
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