BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics, an economics degree exploring market dynamics, financial systems, and public policy within the social sciences. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship. The business school holds prestigious triple accreditation and maintains a partnership with the CQF Institute. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Economics, Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1B, Economics and Global History, and Economic Theory and Applications, alongside optional choices like Introduction to Finance. The second year advances core analytical capabilities with compulsory study in Intermediate Microeconomics, Mathematics for Business and Economics 2, The Evolution of Economic Ideas, Economics Research Methods, Statistics and Econometrics, and Intermediate Macroeconomics. Students can also tailor their studies in later stages through various optional modules covering specialised areas such as Corporate Financial Management, International Economics, Labour Economics, and Project Appraisal.
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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.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics (L100) at the University of Leeds for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 65 graduates who answered
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 28%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 28%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 14%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 40%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Economics
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1B
- Economics and Global History
- Economic Perspectives and Controversies
- Economic Theory and Applications
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A
- Institutions of Work and Employment
- Institutions of Growth and Regulation
- Introduction to Finance
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Mathematics for Business and Economics 2
- The Evolution of Economic Ideas
- Economics Research Methods
- Statistics and Econometrics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Health Economics
- From Study to Work
- Industrial Economics
- Macroeconomic Policy and Performance
- International Economics
- Business Economics
- Labour Economics
- Ethics and Economics
- Transport Economics
- Project Appraisal
- Experiencing the World of Work
- Corporate Financial Management
- Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice
- New Enterprise Planning
- Leadership Ethics
- Contemporary Industrial Relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,500 and £66,500. The £52,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Leeds do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at University of Leeds?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics 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 at University of Leeds?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.