BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance at University of East Anglia

Develop strong expertise in both economic analysis and financial decision making. UEA Economics and Finance degree combines rigorous economic training with specialist knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance and investment, helping you understand how financial systems operate and how economic forces shape them. On UEA Economics and Finance course, you'll study how financial markets operate and how economic forces shape investment, risk and corporate decision making.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you'll develop a strong foundation in economic reasoning and evidence-based analysis. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introductory Mathematics for Economists, Statistics and Data Analytics for Economists, The Economics of Business Decision-making, Current Financial Affairs, Eco Steps, Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics. Year 2: Introductory Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, The Economics of Corporate Finance, Eco Steps. Year 3: The Economics of Financial Markets, Eco Steps.

Career pathways

As a BSc Economics and Finance graduate, you'll be well prepared for roles that combine economic reasoning with financial analysis and investment decision making, including: Financial or investment analyst: Analyse financial data, evaluate assets and build models to support investment decisions in banks, asset managers and financial institutions Corporate finance analyst: Assess company performance, evaluate investment projects and support strategic financial decisions within firms Risk or quantitative analyst: Use data and financial models to evaluate market risk, pricing and financial market behaviour Economic or financial consultant: Provide analytical advice to firms, financial institutions and public organisations on markets, strategy and policy Government or policy adviser: Apply economic and financial analysis to inform regulation, policy development and public decision making in government departments or international organisations

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