Economics with a Year Abroad

Why BA Economics with a Year Abroad at UEA?
Develop the insight and expertise to understand the economic forces shaping our world. Study a flexible, policy-focused degree that connects economics with real-world challenges, including a year studying abroad.

Why choose UEA
- Policy-driven approach: Explore how economics influences government decisions, global challenges and social change


- Flexible degree: Build essential quantitative skills, then tailor your studies to your interests and career goals


- Study abroad: Experience a year at a partner university overseas, broadening your horizons while developing independence and intercultural skills


What is BA Economics with a Year Abroad?
Discover how economic ideas shape the world, from climate change to international trade and economic development. Apply economic theory to contemporary challenges and evaluate policy solutions. Develop the analytical skills to understand the forces behind today's headlines.

You’ll learn from research-active academics whose work informs international policy and debate. Through interactive teaching, you'll apply economic thinking to contemporary challenges. You'll discover how economics shapes decisions across government, finance, welfare, and sustainable development.

Gain practical experience using professional data through LSEG-powered facilities, Bloomberg terminals and emerging technologies, including Large Language Models. Guest speakers and employer events will help you explore future careers in policy, government and related sectors. You can also build valuable skills beyond the classroom by contributing to Norwich Economic Publications, joining student societies, and taking part in student-staff partnership initiatives. A highlight of this degree is spending your third year at a partner university in Asia, Australia, Europe or North America. You'll broaden your academic horizons, develop intercultural skills, and gain a global perspective on economics.

Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Located in the UK’s best place to live (Sunday Times, BBC), The University of East Anglia’s stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to many. Offering a wide variety of subjects, staff work hard to support and encourage students to be their best selves. Outside of the classroom, find your people at one or many of UEA's societies and clubs. Accommodation is guaranteed with Clearing offers.

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