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Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
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
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NL4P
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of East Anglia UEA has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Contextual offer: BBC
General Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Contextual offer: DMM
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3.
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principle subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us
T Level - M
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 admissions@uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 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
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 17 other economics courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAA
- Highest grades
- CCD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £23100 | Year 1 |
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.
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