BSc (Hons) Economics with Accountancy at University of East Anglia

Develop strong expertise in economic analysis while gaining a solid understanding of accounting, finance and business decision making. UEA Economics with Accountancy combines rigorous economic training with specialist knowledge of financial reporting, corporate finance and business management. You’ll understand how firms operate and how financial information shapes economic decisions.

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 build a strong foundation in economic reasoning and evidence-based analysis. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Eco Steps, Introductory Mathematics for Economists, Introductory Microeconomics, The Economic and Business Environment, Statistics and Data Analytics for Economists, Introductory Macroeconomics, Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting. Year 2: Introductory Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Eco Steps. Year 3: Eco Steps.

Career pathways

As a BSc Economics with Accountancy graduate, you'll be well prepared for roles that combine economic reasoning with financial reporting and business analysis, including: Business or Economic Consultant: Provide analytical advice on market conditions, pricing strategies and economic developments affecting organisations Corporate Finance Analyst: Evaluate investment projects, assess financial performance and support strategic decision making within firms Accountant or Auditor: Prepare financial statements, assess financial performance and ensure regulatory and reporting compliance within organisations or accounting firms Investment or Financial Analyst: Analyse financial markets and asset performance to support investment strategies in banks and financial institutions Risk or Quantitative Analyst: Assess financial risks and market developments using quantitative methods and economic analysis

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