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Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Unlock your potential with our BSc in Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year, delivered in collaboration with the prestigious Norwich Business School. This programme is designed to give you the competitive edge in today’s fast-paced financial world. This dynamic programme blends economics, corporate finance, business management, accounting, and data analysis. Taught by leading experts from both the School of Economics and the Norwich Business School, you’ll receive comprehensive training in economic analysis, focusing on corporate finance, business management, and financial markets. During your third year, you’ll undertake a full-time placement lasting 9-12 months, gaining invaluable experience to enhance your employability. Throughout your business finance and economics degree, you’ll receive exceptional support, including guidance from an academic adviser and access to the STEPS module (Support, Training, Employability, Progression, and Skills). Our Learning Enhancement team also offer support in mathematics, writing, critical thinking, and time management - equipping you with the tools to excel. Beyond the classroom, you’ll have the chance to shape your academic experience through the School Experience Partnership, where you can contribute to teaching and strategy development. Norwich Economic Publications - a student-run journal and podcast - provides a platform to share your passion for economics. Meanwhile, the student-led Economics Society offers fantastic networking and social opportunities, helping you connect with like-minded friends. Designed with employability in mind, our curriculum is rich in real-world applications and industry insights. You’ll gain valuable exposure through guest lectures, networking opportunities, and employability events featuring industry professionals and alumni, preparing you for a successful career in economics, business, finance, and beyond. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
NL4P
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experience. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes - please see our website www.uea.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk or email [email protected]


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English Language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

English Language Equivalencies

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
International £22000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS