BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance with a Placement Year

Gain a competitive edge in today’s job market with our dynamic BSc in Economics and Finance with a Placement Year. You’ll gain a strong foundation in economic analysis, with a specialised focus on corporate finance, financial instruments, and financial markets. You’ll also develop expertise in economic modelling, financial techniques, and statistical analysis—skills that are highly valued by top employers. This course combines training in economics with a strong emphasis on finance. You’ll study core topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling, and statistics, alongside specialist finance modules. In addition to corporate finance, you’ll gain insights into financial markets, exploring areas such as behavioural finance, derivatives and risk management, and alternative investments. You can choose to deepen your quantitative skills through modules in data analysis and programming or broaden your understanding of economics by selecting from a diverse range of optional modules offered by the School of Economics. In your third year, you’ll complete a full-time placement lasting 9-12 months, gaining valuable industry experience and boosting your employability. Throughout your degree, you’ll receive dedicated support from your academic adviser and benefit from our STEPS (Support, Training, Employability, Progression, and Skills) module. Our Learning Enhancement team is also available to help with mathematics, writing, critical thinking, and time management, ensu

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

International students: £23,100 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £23,100 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom