Business Economics BA (Hons)

**Be the change that employers seek - learn how social and economic environments affect organisations and how to make positive changes.**<br/><br/>Develop key skills in economics, accounting and management with a strong vocational focus.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the principles of economics and how they apply to business<br/><br/><br/>- Gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of the economic decisions faced by business managers<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the ability to analyse the economic and social environments in which those decisions are taken<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more** <br/><br/>If you take a paid work placement in your third year you’ll develop and enhance your employability skills. Past students have completed placements with companies including Mercedes Benz, Price Waterhouse Cooper and high street retail banks.<br/><br/>We will encourage you to enhance your entrepreneurial skills through a range of national student competitions such as the IBM University Business Challenge.<br/><br/>Our guest lecture series will help support your development. 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.<br/><br/>**Why study Business Economics at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/><br/><br/>- 92% of BA (Hons) Business Economics students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the principles of economics and how they apply to business<br/><br/><br/>- Meet representatives from organisations such as Deloitte to gain an understanding of how economics work in business<br/><br/><br/>- Utilise the universitys local, national and international connections to seek a years paid work placement<br/><br/><br/>- Take the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in year two at venues around the world<br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2025

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.