BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc in Economics and Finance, an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on the intersection of economic theory and financial markets. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course benefits from prestigious triple accreditation and a partnership with the CQF Institute, and features access to two trading rooms. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Finance, Introductory Financial Accounting, Economic Theory and Applications, and Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Economics alongside optional modules. The second year progresses to Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Corporate Financial Management, and Statistics and Econometrics. The final year involves advanced theoretical study through Advanced Microeconomics and Advanced Macroeconomics, alongside the Economics Dissertation. Students can further tailor their studies by choosing from extensive optional modules spanning private equity, behavioural finance, auditing, international finance, and environmental economics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: Applicants declaring a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business or Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Marketing must achieve Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an A-level is not required). IB: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus Mathematics can be met via a 5 at Standard Level or a 4 at Higher Level. English Language can be met via a 5 at Standard Level or Higher Level English A, or a 7 at Standard Level English B, or a 6 at Higher Level English B.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Economics and Finance (LN13) at the University of Leeds for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 28%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 33%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 27%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Finance
- Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Economics
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1B
- Economic Theory and Applications
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A
- Foundations of Banking
- Economics Perspectives and Controversies
- Institutions of Growth and Regulation
- Institutions of Work and Employment
- Economics and Global History
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Corporate Financial Management
- Mathematics for Business and Economics 2
- Economics Research Methods
- Statistics and Econometrics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Macroeconomic Policy and Performance
- Industrial Economics
- Business Economics
- International Economics
- Labour Economics
- How to be a Successful Policy Economist
- From Study to Work
- Banks and Banking Systems
- Experiencing the World of Work
- Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice
- New Enterprise Planning
- Leadership Ethics
- Contemporary Industrial Relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Economics Dissertation
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Applied Mathematical Analysis for Economics and Finance
- Private Equity
- Behavioural Finance
- Contemporary Issues in Banking
- Financial Derivatives
- Principles of Auditing
- Auditing and Assurance Services
- International Business Finance
- Advanced Finance
- Professional Portfolio Management
- Corporate Governance
- Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth
- Behavioural Science in the Contemporary Workplace
- Economic Development
- Environmental Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Behavioural Economics
- Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy
- Public Enterprise and Regulation
- International Economics: Integration and Governance
- The Political Economy of Work
- Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy
- Critical Perspectives in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Innovation in Practice for Change and Impact
- Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspectives
- Diversity Management
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Sustainable Business Future: Policy and Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £61,000. The £49,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Leeds do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Leeds?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Finance at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Leeds?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.