
BSc (Hons) Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Ready to master the world of finance, business, and accountancy? Our BSc in Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year, delivered in partnership with Norwich Business School, will equip you with the expertise to excel in accounting, financial markets, corporate finance, and business management. You'll gain a solid foundation in economics, complemented by courses in accountancy, finance, and management.
You'll explore key areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling, and data analysis, alongside specialised options like corporate finance, financial accounting, corporate taxation, and auditing. With a flexible range of optional modules from the School of Economics, you can tailor your degree to match your career aspirations and interests. Your third year will be spent working in an industry placement for 9-12 months, gaining invaluable real-world experience to enhance your employability and skills.
Throughout your studies, you'll benefit from exceptional support, including personalised guidance from an academic adviser and participation in the STEPS module (Support, Training, Employability, Progression, and Skills). Our dedicated Learning Enhancement team is also on hand to help you refine key skills in mathematics, writing, critical thinking, and time management—ensuring you’ve the tools to excel academically and professionally.
Key highlights
- Third-year industry placement lasting 9 to 12 months
- Delivered in partnership with Norwich Business School
- Specialist options in corporate finance, taxation, auditing and financial accounting
- Core training in economic modelling, data analysis and macroeconomics
- STEPS module builds employability, training and progression skills
- Personal academic adviser and Learning Enhancement team support
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 Scottish Advanced Highers BCC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — A combination
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — 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 Scottish Advanced Highers BCC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee accountant
- Auditor
- Tax adviser
- Financial analyst
- Economist
- Corporate finance analyst
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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