Business Economics with a Year Abroad (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

You’ll discover how insights from economics can guide both companies and regulators to increase profits and better serve the interests of consumers. You’ll become an expert in economic and financial modelling techniques, as well as statistical analysis. In your third year, you'll have the life-changing opportunity to study at one of our many partner institutions around the world, immersing yourself in a new cultural environment. Business Economics with a Year Abroad (Hons) graduates go on to rewarding careers in finance, business, and a wide range of other fields. 

You’ll study economics with a focus on market environments and business strategy. You’ll explore microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling and statistics, and acquire specialist knowledge in industrial organisation and the economics of corporate finance. You’ll benefit from UEA’s particular expertise in industrial organisation and competition policy. And you can also tailor your degree to your interests, choosing modules that explore areas such as competition in the digital age, or the business and economics of sport, for example. 

At University of East Anglia , you’ll receive the very best support and guidance through a dedicated module called STEPS (Skills, Training, Employability, Progression, and Support), 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. 

Our curriculum prioritises employability, offering you a syllabus rich in real world examples and practical applications. Guest lectures by employers as well as numerous employability events, including: workshops, networking and alumni events, one-on-one meetings with top professionals, job coaching and training, nationwide competitions, internships and consulting opportunities, and mentoring by former alumni.  

After the course

Graduating from the School of Economics, you’ll be equipped with the right combination of analytical and interpersonal skills highly valued by employers. You’ll be competitively positioned for a wide range of career paths, such as economist, analyst, or managerial roles within economics or business consulting. You could also work as a civil servant or focus your career in sectors such as investment banking and finance, accounting and auditing, insurance and actuarial work, retail, and international think-tanks and organisations. 

Careers

Example of careers that you could enter include: 

• Economic analysis 
• Management and Economics Consulting  
• Government and Policy advising 
• Investment Banking and Risk analysis 
• Financial Services 
• Data Research