University of East Anglia
Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
University of East Anglia

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 130 graduates of Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) and other courses in Economics at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.

Overall student satisfaction
87 /100
130 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Economics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28000 £32000 £41000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £35000 £25500 - £40500 £30000 - £50000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28574 £31712 £40684
25-75 percentile range £24114 - £33739 £24476 - £41946 £29379 - £55348

Course Description

Overview

If you’re interested in the finance side of business, management and economics, our BSc Business Finance and Economics degree – offered in conjunction with the Norwich Business School – is for you. You’ll receive thorough training in economic analysis with a focus on business management, financial markets and corporate finance. You’ll then be able to explore further topics in economics, finance, business, management, accounting and data analysis. Altogether, you’ll develop the perspective and the skills you need as a manager and decision-maker in a modern corporation.

By combining Business Finance and Economics with a year abroad, you'll spend a year at one of our many partner universities across the world. This is your chance to study while immersed in a completely different culture – giving you the academic and personal experience of a lifetime.

About This Course

On this course, you’ll combine insights from economics with those from management, finance and accounting. This gives you an understanding of the economic context in which modern business and finance operates, and the tools to succeed in business life. Compulsory study in economics, data analysis, finance, business and accounting are complemented by the option to choose greater depth in any of these areas.

You’ll be based in the School of Economics, and you’ll receive training also in the Norwich Business School. Through the combined expertise of the School of Economics and the Norwich Business School, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start a career in the financial side of business and management.

Combining BSc Business Finance and Economics with a year abroad, in your third year you'll spend a year abroad at one of our many partner universities across the world. This is your chance to study for your degree while immersed in a completely different culture – giving you the academic and personal experience of a lifetime.

You’ll be based in the School of Economics, and you’ll receive training also in the Norwich Business School. Through the combined expertise of the School of Economics and the Norwich Business School, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start a career in the financial side of business and management.

You’ll receive the very best support and guidance through a dedicated module called STEPS (Skills, Training, Employability, Progression, and Support) running throughout your course, as well as through your academic adviser. A university-wide Learning Enhancement team is also on hand to help you with mathematics, writing, critical-thinking, revision, and time management skills.

Employability is the backbone of our curriculum’s structure. Our teaching and assessment provide you with a curriculum that develops and enhances your employability relevant skills and attributes. The course’s syllabus is rich in real world examples and with opportunities for you to experience how the subject and its methods are applied. Guest lectures from graduate employers also contribute to the content of some of our modules. To develop and enhance your employability even further, our employability team organises a wide variety of events, such as: weekly employability workshops, networking and alumni events, one-on-one meetings with top professionals, job coaching and training, nationwide competitions, internships and consulting opportunities, mentoring by former alumni, among many others.

The student-led Economics Society is the perfect place for you to network and socialise with fellow students, whilst our Staff-Student Liaison Committee gives you a say in the future direction and everyday running of the School. The Norwich Economic Publications (a combination of a journal and a Podcast run by students) and the ECO Blog are outlets where you can share your enthusiasm about what you study.

Disclaimer

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) at University of East Anglia

25% Legal professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Elementary occupations
10% Administrative occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
0% Managers, directors and senior officials
0% Administrative occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics

English language requirements

test Grade
IELTS (Academic) 6
IELTS (Academic) 6
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £20600 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

LN3A

University Rankings

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About University of East Anglia

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Student composition of University of East Anglia

undergraduates:
13095
postgraduates:
3400
Total:
16495
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FAQ about Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £27250 15 months after graduation, £32000 3 years after graduation and £41000 after graduation.

  • Legal professionals (25%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Elementary occupations (15%), Administrative occupations (10%)

  • 130 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Economics and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of East Anglia.

  • It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 138 which is higher than 73.2% of all Finance courses in the UK.