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Economics & Finance

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
15/09/2025
Campus:
City CampusC
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Discover how financial decisions shape the world. Our economics and finance degree explores the impact on us all, from consumers to industry and government.

From global events such as credit crunches to the closure of our favourite high street stores, explore the impact finance and the economy have on the world around you.

As part of your economics and finance course, you’ll:

  • Develop valuable analytical skills in finance and economics that will prepare you for the workplace

  • Discover how financial decisions made by individuals and businesses affect consumers, workers, industry, commerce and government

  • Gain a thorough understanding of financial markets and the structure of business organisations

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If you take a paid work placement in your third year, you’ll develop and enhance your employability skills. Our students have enjoyed placements with Disney, Morrisons and the NHS.

Our guest lecture series will help support your development. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.

Why study the BA Economics and Finance course at Leeds Beckett University?

  • 100% of students on BA (Hons) Economics & Finance were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

  • 100% of BA (Hons) Economics & Finance graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**

  • Work alongside a team of research active lecturers with professional experience

  • Utilise our university's strong local and national business links and take a paid work placement

  • Listen and network with industry leaders at the Business School's guest lecture series

  • Develop valuable analytical skills that are relevant in a variety of workplace settings

  • Uncover how the decisions made by business leaders affect everyday customers

National Student Survey 2024*
Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22**

Modules

<strong> Year 1 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Accounting Part 1
    • Introduction to Accounting Part 2
  • Professional Skills for Economists
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Statistics
  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Economic Thought
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Concepts

<strong> Year 2 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Financial Markets & Corporate Financial Decisions
  • Contemporary Economic Thought
  • Economics & Methodology
  • Financial Management
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Econometrics
    In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

<strong> Year 3 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Economics, Management & Finance in the Public Sector
  • Financial Institutions & Regulation in the UK Economy
  • Finance – Corporations & Markets
  • Sustainable Finance & Investment
    In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.

If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
3W2Q
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
3W2Q
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points

A minimum of 72-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths Grade 5 or above (Grade C (English) and Grade B (Maths) for those sitting their GCSE before from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSE Grade 4 English Language. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 3 are accepted in place of GCSE Grade 5 Maths.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
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Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Leeds Beckett University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCC Most common
  1. BBB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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