BSc Economics with Accountancy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics with Accountancy, an undergraduate economics and finance degree centred on the intersection of economic analysis and business accounting principles. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The degree features a compulsory year abroad. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS, INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS, STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYTICS FOR ECONOMISTS, and INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING. The second year develops core theory and technical methods via modules including INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS, INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS, INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS, and FINANCIAL REPORTING, while allowing students to choose optional modules in areas such as BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW and MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING. In the final year, students can select from a wide range of advanced options spanning SUBJECTS like FURTHER ECONOMETRICS AND DATA ANALYSIS, PROGRAMMING AND DATA ANALYTICS, and ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING, alongside an EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- 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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 62%
- London: 22%
- South East: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- 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
- INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
- INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
- ECO STEPS
- BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW
- FINANCIAL REPORTING
- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- THE ECONOMICS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
- AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
- TOPICS IN APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
- PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TAXATION
- ECO STEPS
- ADVANCED TOPICS IN ECONOMICS
- FURTHER ECONOMETRICS AND DATA ANALYSIS
- EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION
- ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- CORPORATE REPORTING
- DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
- BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS OF SPORT
- THE ECONOMICS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
- PROGRAMMING AND DATA ANALYTICS
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES
- LABOUR ECONOMICS
- RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS REGULATION: HOW TO COMPETE AND TRADE FAIRLY
- BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
- COMPETITION IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY
- THE ECONOMICS OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
- ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
- DERIVATIVES AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with Accountancy at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £56,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics with Accountancy 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 with Accountancy at University of East Anglia?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics with Accountancy at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics with Accountancy 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 with Accountancy at University of East Anglia?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.