3Jul
UndergraduateYou can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Study economics and finance to discover the impact of financial decisions made by individuals and businesses on consumers, workers, industry, commerce and the 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 this 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
- 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 the 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
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introduction to Accounting
- The UK Economy
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Statistics
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Financial Statement Preparation
- Introduction to Economic Thought
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Concepts
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Financial Markets & Corporate Financial Decisions
- Contemporary Economic Thought
- Financial Management
- Economics & Methodology
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Finance & Investment Management
- Financial Institutions & Regulation in the UK Economy
- Finance – Corporations & Markets
- Economics, Management & Finance in the Public Sector
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE