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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Contextual offer: BBC General Studies not accepted.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business studies
Finance
Economics
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
EconomicsC
PsychologyB
MathematicsC
HistoryB
SubjectGrade
EconomicsB
MathematicsC
Business StudiesC
PsychologyC
ChemistryC
SubjectGrade
EconomicsB
MathematicsC
Business StudiesB
GeographyB
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: NL4A

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course.

Overview

Unlock your potential with our BSc in Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad, 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. In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our international partner universities. This immersive experience will not only deepen your academic knowledge but also expose you to different cultures and global perspectives, providing you with a valuable advantage for your future career.

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

Source: University of East Anglia

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Economics

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Business studies

• Finance

• Economics

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
International£23,100 per year

University of East Anglia student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 120 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
41%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 110 reviews

Unknown year

1 year ago

Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

(3)
Overall

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic

University life

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money

Finance

Foundation year student

1 year ago

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

(5)
Student Union

Foundation year student

1 year ago

I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them

(4)
Support

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Economics
Business studies
Finance

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

79%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

75%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

99%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

96%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

92%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

66%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

70%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

76%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

72%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

low

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

76%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

86%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

93%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

Student information

The Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business studies
Finance
Economics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female33%Male67%
Where students come from
International34%UK66%
Student performance
2:1 or above70%
Number of students610
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male74%
Where students come from
International14%UK86%
Student performance
2:1 or above68%
Number of students515
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female24%Male76%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students610
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.

Economics
Business studies
Finance

Graduate statistics

77%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

49%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Finance Professionals

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

19%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

9%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

45%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Finance Professionals

20%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Economics
Business and management

Earnings

£28.5k

First year after graduation

£33.9k

Third year after graduation

£42.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£27k

First year after graduation

£32.1k

Third year after graduation

£41.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business Finance and Economics with a Year Abroad.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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