BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining economic theory with financial markets and corporate finance. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Programming, and Research Methods. The programme includes a full academic year abroad at a partner university and access to LSEG data facilities and Bloomberg terminals. A final-year dissertation or external consultancy project allows independent research.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 25%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- YEAR ABROAD
- 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
- INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
- INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
- THE ECONOMICS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
- ECO STEPS
- MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
- GLOBAL TRADE
- STRATEGIC THINKING
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING AND DATA SCIENCE
- TOPICS IN APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
- THE ECONOMICS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
- ECO STEPS
- BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
- THE ECONOMICS OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
- DERIVATIVES AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION
- DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
- BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS OF SPORT
- FURTHER ECONOMETRICS AND DATA ANALYSIS
- PROGRAMMING AND DATA ANALYTICS
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES
- LABOUR ECONOMICS
- ADVANCED TOPICS IN ECONOMICS
- COMPETITION IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY
- ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.