How do the choices of individuals and firms combine to drive the modern global economy? And how can this economy be best aligned with human goals? On our flagship degree in economics you'll develop an understanding of what makes the world tick. You’ll discover how economic policy can affect social change, and you’ll start to form your own ideas about how to make our world a better place.

ABOUT

An economics degree is ideal for you if you have a curious and questioning nature. You enjoy analysing numbers and at the same time you’re fascinated by people and human behaviour.  You might know exactly what career you want to go into – or you may know that an economics degree keeps your options open, possibly more than any other. 

Economics is a far broader subject than most people realise, and our BSc Economics degree enables you either to enjoy the full breadth of the discipline or to discover and develop you own area of personal interest. You may find your passion is for finance, derivatives, risk management or alternative investments; or for public-sector economics, political economy, or environmental economics; or for international economics, trade or development economics; or for competition economics, labour economics, behavioural economics, or the economics of sport; or indeed for the history of economic thought or for any one of many other offered specialisms. You'll explore all areas of the economy, from microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives. You'll learn to use economic models and real-world data to gain deep insights about business, politics and markets. 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

Choose BSc Economics with a Year Abroad and you’ll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to UEA for your final year. 

This is a fantastic chance to show future employers you have what it takes to succeed in an international setting and get an insight into the economic issues of another country. 

Choose BSc Economics with a Placement Year and you'll have the chance to spend between 9 to 12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable work experience and employability skills. The placement year is the perfect opportunity to put into practice your economic skills within a working environment. 

AFTER THE COURSE

Graduating from the School of Economics, you’ll be able to demonstrate a combination of analytical and interpersonal skills that is highly valued by employers. 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: 

• Economic Analysis 

• Management Consulting  

• Government  

• Investment Banking 

• Financial Services 

• Data Analysis