BSc (Hons) Economics at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

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. You'll explore how individuals, firms and governments make decisions and how these choices shape growth, inequality, trade and financial markets.

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 thinking and evidence-based analysis. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introductory Mathematics for Economists, Statistics and Data Analytics for Economists, Current Economic Affairs, Eco Steps, The Economics of Business Decision-making, Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics. Year 2: Introductory Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Eco Steps, Topics in Applied Econometrics. Year 3: Eco Steps.

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

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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. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual Offer: DMM Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual Offer: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual Offer: D plus BC at A level. 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... 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. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year

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