BSc Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year, an economics degree integrating core economic theory with professional accountancy training. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The third year includes a compulsory industry placement lasting nine to twelve months. The first year establishes fundamental mathematical, accounting, and economic concepts through modules such as Introductory Mathematics for Economists, Introductory Microeconomics, and Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting. The second year builds proficiency via Introductory Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Intermediate Macroecomonics, alongside optional modules covering topics like Financial Reporting, Business and Company Law, and Audit and Assurance. The final year allows students to select from diverse optional advanced modules such as Advanced Topics in Economics, Corporate Reporting, and 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
- PLACEMENT YEAR
- PLACEMENT YEAR - YEAR IN ENTERPRISE
- 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
- FINANCIAL REPORTING
- BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW
- AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
- THE ECONOMICS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TAXATION
- TOPICS IN APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
- ECO STEPS
- ADVANCED TOPICS IN ECONOMICS
- FURTHER ECONOMETRICS AND DATA ANALYSIS
- EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY/DISSERTATION
- LABOUR ECONOMICS
- CORPORATE REPORTING
- BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS OF SPORT
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES
- ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- PROGRAMMING AND DATA ANALYTICS
- DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
- THE ECONOMICS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
- COMPETITION IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY
- DERIVATIVES AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
- BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
- RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS REGULATION: HOW TO COMPETE AND TRADE FAIRLY
- THE ECONOMICS OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
- MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.