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Economics at UEA
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Find out moreBSc (Hons) Economics
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- L100
- Typical Offer
- ABB
- Contextual Offer
- BBC
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024-25Course Overview
Why BSc Economics at UEA?
Discover how economic ideas shape the world around you and gain the tools to influence it. UEA Economics combines rigorous analytical training with real world application, helping you understand markets, inform policy and make confident, data driven decisions.
Why choose UEA?
- Tailor your degree: From year two, choose optional modules in economics, policy, finance, behavioural economics, programming and data analysis
- Applied skills: Develop broad, practical skills through varied assessment, including data projects, reports, presentations, case studies and exams across the degree
- Learn & Connect: Use LSEG powered facilities and Bloomberg terminals. Join Norwich Economic Publications and build networks through societies, events and partnerships
What is BSc Economics?
You'll explore how individuals, firms and governments make decisions and how these choices shape growth, inequality, trade and financial markets. You'll combine core economic ideas with real world, data driven applications, using evidence to evaluate policies, understand businesses and interpret financial and social outcomes.
You'll learn through lectures, as well as smaller seminars, workshops and IT labs, supported by interactive tools and specialist software. Alongside this, you'll benefit from support through your academic adviser and a dedicated support and skills module, as well as a varied assessment mix, helping you build confidence in quantitative analysis, communication and critical thinking.
You'll have opportunities to experience Economics in practice through access to LSEG powered data facilities and Bloomberg terminals, while also exploring emerging tools such as LLMs and interacting with employers through guest talks and events. You can also participate in student-staff partnership initiatives that help shape teaching and strengthen the student voice within the school. You may contribute to Norwich Economic Publications and take part in societies and skills workshops that support networking and practical experience.
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Careers
Career Pathways
As a BSc Economics graduate, you'll be well prepared for a wide range of analytical and decision focused roles across the private and public sectors, including:
- Economist: Use economic ideas and data to analyse markets, firms and policy at micro and macro level
- Policy analyst: Support government by evaluating evidence, comparing options and writing clear briefings
- Data analyst: Clean and analyse datasets to produce insights, visualisations and evidence for decisions
- Management consultant: Structure problems, build models and present recommendations to clients and senior leaders
- Investment Banking analyst: Build valuations and financial models, support deals and prepare client materials
Career Support
You'll develop strong employability skills through applied teaching and varied assessment, including data projects, reports, presentations and group work. You'll gain experience with specialist software such as Stata, Python and R, and work with LSEG and Bloomberg data in dedicated facilities. Bespoke workshops and employer events provide additional support, from CV guidance to insights into emerging tools such as LLMs. You can also take part in paid internships alongside academic staff and complete a final year consulting project as part of your dissertation module
You’ll also be supported by UEA Career Central provides personalised support through adviser appointments, mock interviews and mentoring.
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
After graduation, you'll be ready to analyse complex problems, interpret evidence and communicate insights with confidence. You'll be well prepared for roles in economics, consulting, finance, government and data focused careers. Many graduates also progress to postgraduate study, including master's degrees in economics, finance, public policy or data science. The analytical, quantitative and professional skills you develop will support success across competitive graduate schemes and international opportunities.
Study and Modules
Structure
In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in economic thinking and evidence-based analysis. You'll explore how individuals and firms make decisions, how governments influence the economy through fiscal and monetary policy and how these forces interact at both national and global level. Alongside core economic ideas, you'll begin working with real datasets and case studies, developing your ability to interpret evidence and apply theory to contemporary economic challenges.
You'll strengthen your quantitative and analytical skills to support your study of economics, building confidence in logical reasoning, data interpretation and structured problem solving. If you don’t have an A-level in mathematics or an equivalent qualification, a tailored introductory mathematics module will equip you with the essential techniques needed to succeed in your other modules.
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.
Structure
In your second year, you'll deepen your understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics while developing more advanced data analysis skills through econometrics. You'll learn how to test economic ideas using real world data, work with statistical software, interpret results critically and evaluate competing explanations for observed outcomes.
This is also the stage at which you begin shaping your degree around your interests. You can choose from a range of optional subjects aligned with areas such as finance, behavioural economics, global trade, programming and applied data analysis. As you specialise, you'll continue building professional skills through applied coursework, group projects and analytical assignments that mirror real workplace tasks.
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.
Structure
In your final year, you'll take greater ownership of your academic direction and develop a more independent, research-led approach to learning. You'll engage with advanced economic debates, assess competing perspectives and explore how economic analysis informs real world decision making in complex environments. You can deepen your expertise in core areas of economics or pursue specialist topics aligned with your career ambitions, whether in policy, finance, development, environmental economics or related fields.
A key feature of your final year is the opportunity to undertake an independent research dissertation or a consulting project in collaboration with an external organisation. This allows you to apply economic theory and data analysis to a substantial real-world problem, often using large datasets or policy case studies, demonstrating the analytical, research and communication skills you've developed throughout your degree.
Your academic adviser and a module-choice fair will help guide you in selecting the modules best suited to your goals.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)Optional C Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 60)Optional D Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 60)Optional G Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max 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, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
You'll learn through lectures, seminars, workshops and IT labs that combine economic theory with real world application. Teaching is delivered by research active staff who bring current debates and evidence into the classroom. You'll also benefit from guest lectures by industry professionals, offering insight into careers in economics, finance and policy. Interactive tools, specialist software and dedicated academic support help you develop confidence and independence throughout your degree.
In year one, you'll build core knowledge through lectures and seminars, applying concepts in workshops and introductory data labs. Structured academic skills support and peer learning ease your transition to university study.
During year two, you'll combine core study with smaller specialist modules, gaining hands on experience with statistical software and applied data analysis. Teaching becomes more analytical and research focused.
In year 3, you'll engage in advanced discussion based learning and independent research. Specialist options, programming practice and dissertation supervision support deeper expertise and professional readiness.
Assessment
Assessment combines exams, coursework and applied projects, offering a wide variety of ways to demonstrate your analytical, quantitative and communication skills. From your first year, you'll complete reports, presentations and group work alongside data analysis tasks and formal tests. Regular feedback, including formative assessments, helps you improve before final submission. This balanced approach ensures you graduate with subject expertise and transferable skills valued by employers.
In year one, you'll complete coursework, presentations, group tasks and exams, supported by formative activities that build core academic skills.
Assessment becomes more applied and technical, in year two, including data projects, analytical reports and software-based exercises.
During year three, you'll complete advanced coursework and presentations, with the option to undertake a dissertation or consulting project demonstrating independent research.
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(opens in a new window) 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(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB
Contextual offer: BBC
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(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
- 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(opens in a new window) 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(opens in a new window) 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:
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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.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £24,250
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
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(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of 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: