BSc Economics and Finance provides you with a thorough training in economic analysis with an additional focus on understanding corporate finance, financial instruments, and financial markets. On this degree programme you’ll become an expert in economic and financial modelling techniques and statistical analysis. You’ll develop a skills profile that is highly valued by employers: suitable either to enter employment directly or progress to postgraduate study. 

ABOUT

On this course, you'll combine a rigorous training in economics with a focus on finance. You'll study microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling and statistics, and you'll also study the economics of corporate finance and of financial markets. You are likely to choose further modules in derivatives, financial risk management and alternative investments. You may then choose to deepen your quantitative skills through modules such as programming and data analysis, or to broaden your knowledge of economics generally by choosing from the full suite of modules on offer in the School of Economics. 

Based in the School of Economics, you’ll be taught by a lively, friendly, research-oriented team, committed to teaching excellence and focused on facilitating your growth and success. Our School is globally respected, especially for its pioneering and world-leading work in behavioural economics. Our active research areas also include macroeconomics, competition economics, environmental policy, conflict theory, finance, and labour market studies in education, family and welfare. 

You’ll be joining a vibrant and diverse community. Our student-led Economics Society is the perfect place to network and socialise with fellow students with shared interests. The Norwich Economic Papers, run by a Student Editorial Board, and the ECO Blog are outlets within which you can publish your work. Our within-school internships enable you to participate directly in frontier research. And our Staff Student Liaison Committee gives you a say in the future direction and every day running of the school. 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

Choose BSc Economics and Finance with a Placement Year and you'll have the chance to spend between 9 and 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 your economic skills into practice within a working environment. 

Or if you choose BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad, 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. You can choose from partner universities across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. 

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  

• Investment Banking 

• Accounting and Auditing      

• Financial Services 

• Data Analysis