Economics & Global Markets (Accelerated Placement, Integrated) Master of Arts or Master of Science - MA/MSc

Discover how economics, trade, and policy shape global markets. This integrated master's prepares you to influence the decisions driving tomorrow's economy.

Every major business decision has an economic story behind it. Why do companies expand into new markets? What causes inflation, financial crises, or global supply chain disruption? How do governments balance growth, sustainability, and economic stability?

This integrated master’s degree in economics and global markets combines undergraduate study with master’s-level learning and practical experience, enabling you to graduate with a postgraduate qualification in one continuous course.

You'll explore how economics explains the world's biggest challenges while developing the analytical skills to understand and influence decision-making across businesses, governments, and international markets. You'll also investigate how trade, competition, financial systems, strategies, and policy shape industries in an increasingly interconnected world.

As part of this integrated master’s in economics and global markets, you’ll:

* Develop the analytical mindset to solve complex economic problems and make evidence-based decisions

* Build a strong foundation in economics, global markets, and business strategy

* Apply economic thinking through data analytics, finance, leadership, digital markets, and marketing

* Explore international trade, competition, regulation, and global financial systems

* Put theory into practice through applied projects and an accelerated placement

* Graduate with the knowledge and confidence to help organisations navigate economic uncertainty and shape strategic decisions

You'll develop the expertise, confidence, and professional experience to succeed in consultancy, finance, government, policy, international business, and beyond, helping you stand out in an increasingly competitive graduate market.

Build your expertise\
Develop a deep understanding of the economic forces shaping businesses, governments, and societies worldwide. From market behaviour and consumer decision-making to international trade, competition, regulation, strategy, and policy, you'll explore how economies respond to technological innovation, geopolitical change, and shifts in the wider economic landscape.

Apply your knowledge

Economics comes to life when applied to real decisions. Using data analytics, economic modelling, and evidence-based approaches, you’ll examine digital markets, finance, innovation, leadership, and marketing while learning how organisations assess risk, respond to uncertainty, and identify opportunities. Through applied projects, you'll strengthen your problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, while developing practical solutions to complex commercial and economic challenges.

Master your future

As your studies progress, you'll move beyond undergraduate learning to postgraduate analysis, tackling increasingly difficult economic questions with greater independence and confidence. You'll complete an independent research or applied consultancy project, demonstrating your ability to analyse complex issues and produce informed recommendations before graduating with a master's-level qualification.

An accelerated placement also provides valuable professional experience, enabling you to apply your knowledge within industry while developing the commercial awareness employers value.

Boost your development\
At Leeds Business School, you'll become part of a vibrant professional community with opportunities to build your network throughout your studies. You’ll attend industry conferences, guest lectures, and employer events, hear from leading economists and business professionals, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends shaping the global economy.