BSc (Hons) Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course 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.
Key highlights
- Delivered jointly with Norwich Business School and School of Economics
- Blends economics, corporate finance, business management, accounting and data analysis
- Full-time 9-12 month placement during the third year
- STEPS module develops employability, training and progression skills
- Personal academic adviser guidance throughout the degree
- Learning Enhancement support in mathematics, writing and critical thinking
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Scottish Advanced Highers BCC A combination of Advanced…
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — A combination
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — A combination
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Financial analyst
- Economist
- Corporate finance analyst
- Investment analyst
- Business analyst
- Trainee accountant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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