Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year

Study economics, whilst taking a range of modules in accountancy, business and management. Our BSc Economics with Accountancy with a Placement Year degree, offered in conjunction with Norwich Business School, is an excellent choice if you’re seeking a thorough grounding in economic analysis, with an additional focus on accounting, business management, financial markets and corporate finance. In your third year, you'll spend from nine to twelve months on a full-time placement, gaining invaluable work experience and enhancing your employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. Many of our graduates go on to exciting and rewarding careers in entrepreneurship, consultancy and management.

You'll combine rigorous training in economics with the opportunity to learn about accountancy, finance and management. You'll study microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling and data analysis, and choose from modules such as financial accounting, management accounting, corporate taxation, auditing, and business and company law. And you can also tailor your degree to your interests, choosing from the full suite of modules on offer in the School of Economics.

At UEA, 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.

Our dynamic community offers you plenty of opportunities to connect and get involved. The student-led Economics Society is the perfect place for you to network and socialise with fellow students, whilst our Staff-Student Liaison Committee gives you a say in the future direction and every-day running of the School. The Norwich Economic Publications (a combination of a journal and a Podcast run by students) and the ECO Blog are outlets where you can share your enthusiasm about what you study.

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