Economics and Finance
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I loved the teaching staff. Professors are extremely helpful and always willing to sit with you and chat about your problems. They also encouraged us to think critically. Studying in the UK is truly about receiving and sharing, spending time with professors and my new friends makes me feel that I'm getting better everyday.
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I especially enjoyed the constant interaction with various cultures through group discussions or one on one conversation. Even though the dissertation was be difficult at times, because of this environment and my supportive supervisor, I really liked it.
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I had an amazing experience. Met people from across the globe (17 countries) and some friendships I made will surely last for the rest of my life.
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Postgraduate
In Leeds
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Leeds
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Start date
Different dates available
This course allows you to combine a specialised study of economics with knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions.
You’ll cover the core concepts, practices and techniques of each subject, gaining an understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, corporate finance and accounting.
Diverse optional modules will also allow you to tailor the programme to suit your own interests and career plans, with topics from financial derivatives to economic development or behavioural finance available.
You’ll learn in a challenging and supportive environment where you’ll have access to active researchers. You’ll explore the intersection between economics and the world of finance, while developing the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required by economists working in finance and by private and public sector employers.
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Entry requirements
A-level: AAA
GCSE: Mathematics grade A/7 and English Language grade B/6 or equivalent, or an appropriate English language qualification.
Other course specific tests:
Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications for this course.
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Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers
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Reviews
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I loved the teaching staff. Professors are extremely helpful and always willing to sit with you and chat about your problems. They also encouraged us to think critically. Studying in the UK is truly about receiving and sharing, spending time with professors and my new friends makes me feel that I'm getting better everyday.
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I especially enjoyed the constant interaction with various cultures through group discussions or one on one conversation. Even though the dissertation was be difficult at times, because of this environment and my supportive supervisor, I really liked it.
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I had an amazing experience. Met people from across the globe (17 countries) and some friendships I made will surely last for the rest of my life.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Phuong Tran
Felix Nkhoma
Saad Kamran
This centre's achievements
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The average rating is higher than 3.7
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Subjects
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Economics
- International
- Finance
- Financial
- Financial Training
- Global Economy
- International Business Finance
Course programme
Our degrees have a modular structure. This means that compulsory modules provide you with the core knowledge and skills that you need, while optional and discovery modules allow you to shape your course to suit your personal interests and career aspirations.
Year 1 is designed to give you a good grounding in the key topics across economics and finance. You’ll learn the basics of management and financial accounting alongside fundamental financial concepts and techniques and economic theory. At the same time, you’ll build the skills you need to conduct your own research in economics alongside your mathematics and statistical knowledge.
Compulsory modules in Year 2 allow you to refine your mathematical and statistical skills, while you’ll develop your understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of corporate finance, and have the choice to continue studying either financial or management accounting.
In your final year, you’ll continue with microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll also have the chance to specialise through your choice of optional modules: you could learn about corporate governance, economic development, international business finance and a range of other topics, depending on your personal interests and career plans. You’ll also showcase the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed through an independently researched dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Course structureThese are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Foundations of Finance 20 credits
- Academic and Professional Development for Studies in Economics 10 credits
- Introductory Financial Accounting 10 credits
- Introductory Management Accounting 10 credits
- Mathematical Economics 10 credits
- Research Skills for Economists 10 credits
- Economic Theory and Applications 1 20 credits
Compulsory modules
- Intermediate Microeconomics 10 credits
- Corporate Finance 20 credits
- Mathematics for Business and Economics 2 10 credits
- Applied Economics 10 credits
- Introduction to Econometrics 10 credits
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 10 credits
- Statistics for Business and Economics 2 10 credits
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Microeconomics 10 credits
- Economics Dissertation 30 credits
- Advanced Macroeconomics 10 credits
- Advanced Finance 10 credits
For more information on typical modules, read Economics and Finance BSc in the course catalogue
Broadening your academic horizons
At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. This course gives you the opportunity to broaden your learning by studying discovery modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.
Learning and teaching
You’ll be taught using a range of methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. The rest of your time will be spent in independent learning, which allows you to develop your skills in research and analysis. Our Virtual Learning Environment will help to support your studies: it’s a central place where you can find all the information and resources for the School, your programme and modules.
You’ll also benefit from dedicated academic counselling from your Head of Year, a lecturer in your subject area who will meet you individually during the year and act as a personal tutor.
AssessmentWe use a variety of assessment methods to help you develop a range of transferable skills that you’ll need in professional life. These are likely to include coursework, exams, oral presentations, group reports and dissertations.
Economics and Finance