Course contact details
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Email:admissions@uea.ac.uk
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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Economics
- 3 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Course Overview
Why BSc Economics at UEA?
Discover how economic ideas shape the world around you and gain the tools to influence it. UEA Economics combines rigorous analytical training with real world application, helping you understand markets, inform policy and make confident, data driven decisions.
Why choose UEA?
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Tailor your degree: From year two, choose optional modules in economics, policy, finance, behavioural economics, programming and data analysis
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Applied skills: Develop broad, practical skills through varied assessment, including data projects, reports, presentations, case studies and exams across the degree
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Learn & Connect: Use LSEG powered facilities and Bloomberg terminals. Join Norwich Economic Publications and build networks through societies, events and partnerships
What is BSc Economics?
You'll explore how individuals, firms and governments make decisions and how these choices shape growth, inequality, trade and financial markets. You'll combine core economic ideas with real world, data driven applications, using evidence to evaluate policies, understand businesses and interpret financial and social outcomes.
You'll learn through lectures, as well as smaller seminars, workshops and IT labs, supported by interactive tools and specialist software. Alongside this, you'll benefit from support through your academic adviser and a dedicated support and skills module, as well as a varied assessment mix, helping you build confidence in quantitative analysis, communication and critical thinking.
You'll have opportunities to experience Economics in practice through access to LSEG powered data facilities and Bloomberg terminals, while also exploring emerging tools such as LLMs and interacting with employers through guest talks and events. You can also participate in student-staff partnership initiatives that help shape teaching and strengthen the student voice within the school. You may contribute to Norwich Economic Publications and take part in societies and skills workshops that support networking and practical experience.
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
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- E14
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
Application codes
- Institution code:
- E14
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-economics
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).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.
International entry requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/international-students/country-map
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 | |
| International | £24250 |
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 are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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