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Business Economics at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.

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

Course summary

Be the change employers seek - learn how social and economic environments affect organisations and how to make positive changes on this BA Economics degree. Acquire essential skills in business economics, business management courses, accounting, and strategic management with a focus on real-world application. As part of your course, you'll:

  • Investigate the fundamentals of economics and their relevance to business management
  • Gain an understanding of sustainable business behaviour, strategy, and corporate performance and its interaction with the policy environment
  • Achieve a solid theoretical and practical grasp of the economic challenges faced by business managers
  • Enhance your ability to assess the economic and social environments influencing business decisions
Find out more Enhance your employability By opting for a paid work placement in your third year, you'll boost your employability skills. Previous business management courses students have interned with leading companies such as Mercedes Benz, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and prominent retail banks. We promote the development of your entrepreneurial skills through various national student competitions, including the IBM University Business Challenge. Industry speakers Our guest lecture series will enrich your learning experience. Notable 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 (Hons) Business Economics degree at Leeds Beckett University?
  • 92% of BA (Hons) Business Economics students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
  • Explore the principles of economics and their application in business management
  • Engage with representatives from firms like Deloitte to understand how economics work in business
  • Utilise the university's local, national and international connections for a year's paid work placement opportunity
  • Consider studying abroad for a semester in year two at venues around the world
*National Student Survey 2025

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Responsible Business Environment
  • Professional Skills for Economists
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Statistics
  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Accounting & Finance for Managers
  • Introduction to Economic Thought
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Concepts
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Perspectives on Business Economics
  • Contemporary Economic Thought
  • Economics & Methodology
  • 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. Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Business, Competition & Government
  • Economics, Management & Finance in the Public Sector
  • Current Macroeconomic Issues
  • Transnational Corporations & Global Production
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

How to apply

29Jan

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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

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Student Outcomes

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75%
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Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Business Economics at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS