Business Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Learn the economics of the firm: how to practically apply economics to boost business and build a promising career.
Our BSc in Business Economics offers flexible study in organisational economics, with less emphasis on mathematics than our other economics courses. In practice, that means you’ll spend more time exploring concepts, practices and techniques, alongside gaining analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills.
Businesses are up against an ever-increasing pace of change, making economic experts increasingly...
Learn the economics of the firm: how to practically apply economics to boost business and build a promising career.
Our BSc in Business Economics offers flexible study in organisational economics, with less emphasis on mathematics than our other economics courses. In practice, that means you’ll spend more time exploring concepts, practices and techniques, alongside gaining analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills.
Businesses are up against an ever-increasing pace of change, making economic experts increasingly critical. In our challenging and supportive environment, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and methods of economic analysis. That way, you’ll be able to analyse individual behaviour, firm strategy and interactions, the wider economic environment, and policy options and dilemmas.
You’ll be able to tailor your degree too. Optional modules include project appraisal, behavioural economics, environmental economics, macroeconomic policy, international trade, and health. Wherever you see yourself making an impact, we’ll prepare you to compete for and succeed at all kinds of exciting careers in companies and institutions based in the UK and globally.
Why study at Leeds?
* Prestigious triple accreditation: Our Business School is triple-accredited, and this course is supported by a partnership with the CQF Institute, the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).
* Your course, your choice: Pathways give you the chance to hone your skillset to suit career goals in Business Management, International Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Ethics and Sustainability.
* Connect with leading experts: Network with guest speakers from industry and politics at our ‘Meet with the Economists’ series. Featuring debates, discussions and presentations, you can develop your professional communication skills and gain insights for your future career.
* Study in a city of industry: Leeds is an economic hub, home to the Bank of England, Sky, PwC, NHS Digital and KPMG. Our relationships with industry translate directly into opportunities for our students.
* Explore global perspectives: Benefit from our pluralist approach that’s grounded in the real world to gain insight into varying economic perspectives.
* Develop practical understanding: Gain the practical data analysis skills graduate employers look for, using data and software to understand and solve real-world economic problems.
“It's an interesting time to study Economics given the global socio-economic and political environment. Our lecturers link classroom theory with what's happening in the news which is very interesting.”
Nikita Wad, BSc Business Economics
Rankings and awards
* Top 10 for Economics, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026
* 15th in the UK for Economics, Complete University Guide 2027
Where this degree could take you
Our students have gone on to a range of high-demand roles, including:
* Assistant Commodity Broker, Financial Services
* Data Analyst, IT services
* Oil Broker, Investment Banking
* Business Consultant, Professional Services
* Financial Planner, Financial Services
“Staff were incredibly supportive with career advice. They guided me on how to secure placements and graduate roles, and their advice was indispensable in helping me reach my current position.”
Chavi Kohli, Tech Product Manager, Unilever
Careers support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.
Course Information
3 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-23
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A26-E95
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
T Level
Applicants declaring a T Level are assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. We can only consider these subjects; Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and Administration, Digital Data Analytics, Digital Software Development, or Digital Support and Security. An overall Distinction with grade A in the Core Component must be achieved. Applicants are also expected to have met the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers and Scottish Advanced Highers are acceptable for entry onto our degree programmes in the following combinations: six Highers at AAAAAA or one Advanced Higher at A with five Highers at AAABB, or two Advanced Highers at AA with five Highers AABBB. We will also accept three Advanced Highers at AAA. National 5 Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of GCSE requirements on a grade for grade basis.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
The Access to Higher Education Diploma is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. We can consider this qualification from UK applicants only, who must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits to include 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
Scottish Highers and Scottish Advanced Highers are acceptable for entry onto our degree programmes in the following combinations: six Highers at AAAAAA or one Advanced Higher at A with five Highers at AAABB, or two Advanced Highers at AA with five Highers AABBB. We will also accept three Advanced Highers at AAA. National 5 Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of GCSE requirements on a grade for grade basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35.0
For degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
We will accept the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business with Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). For the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, or other BTEC qualifications alongside academic A-levels, please see our BTEC entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
Applicants must achieve six H2 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level). Mathematics and English Language will be accepted at Ordinary level in lieu of GCSEs. A grade of O2 is required for GCSE A/7, (Mathematics). A grade of O3 is required for English Language.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A
The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is acceptable in place of an A level. Applicants must achieve a grade A alongside AA at A level (excluding Extended Project (EPQ), General Studies and Critical Thinking).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2 or D2, M1, M1. Please note that this requirement excludes the Cambridge Pre-U Certificate in Global Perspectives and Independent Research. We also consider applicants who declare a combination of Pre-U and A-Level qualifications. Please contact lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further advice.
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