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What are the factors that determine income, wealth and well-being? How do economic policies impact the world around us? Economic issues capture our attention on a daily basis. This degree lets you study them in detail and, along the way, learn how to apply your skills to real-world issues.
Leicester’s School of Business has an international reputation for being at the forefront of innovation in economic science, and you will be among the first to study at our new £16 million Brookfield campus. You will study the core areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics and the applic...
What are the factors that determine income, wealth and well-being? How do economic policies impact the world around us? Economic issues capture our attention on a daily basis. This degree lets you study them in detail and, along the way, learn how to apply your skills to real-world issues.<br/><br/>Leicester’s School of Business has an international reputation for being at the forefront of innovation in economic science, and you will be among the first to study at our new £16 million Brookfield campus. You will study the core areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics and the application of basic mathematical and statistical techniques to the solution of economic problems.<br/><br/>Economic issues occupy the news, capture our attention and affect our everyday lives. This course offers a comprehensive and critical understanding of the ideas, concepts and issues central to economics, enabling you to better understand these issues and the world around you.<br/><br/>You will engage with modern policy issues and economic analysis, and develop analytical abilities and critical appraisal skills. These are particularly beneficial transferable skills for graduate employment and will prepare you for a career in the public or private sector, whether that be in financial services, business management or the Government Economic Service. Your time here will also equip you with the research techniques that are vital to postgraduate study. Job prospects are excellent, with 95% of our economics students employed (or studying for a Master’s) six months after graduating (The Uni Guide).<br/><br/>In addition all of our economics degrees are accredited by CIMA, the professional body of management accountants.<br/><br/>The close relationship between research and teaching is one of the great advantages of studying with us, and we welcome talented students from countries all over the world. Our staff are active researchers of international renown, and have acted as advisers and consultants to many international and national organisations, including the European Central Bank, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the Central Bank of Poland, the Central Bank of Greece and a number of UK Government departments.<br/><br/>The first year of this degree is shared with the following BSc degrees:<br/><br/>Business Economics BSc<br/>Economics and Data Analytics BSc<br/>Economics and Accounting BSc<br/>Financial Economics and Banking BSc<br/>This means that you have the option to switch to any of these courses at the end of your first year.
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Full-time
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Start Date
22/09/2025
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Main Site
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Course Code
L120
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherQualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 Minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Business Extended diploma with a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5/B including Maths and English Language. Science or Engineering Extended Diplomas may also be considered please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Mathematics grade 5 (B) and GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) is also required for all qualifications where no other specific GCSE requirement is given. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Business or Science National Diploma considered with 1 A-level. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk Scottish Advanced HigherQualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 Extended ProjectConsidered alongside other qualifications. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Considered alongside other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)One Extended Certificate in any subject considered alongside 2 A-levels. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Business or Science Foundation Diploma considered with 1 A-level and 1 AS-level. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk A levelA,B,B Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. Own language may be considered if taken at same sitting as other A-levels. T LevelD Must be in Finance. Must also hold 5 GCSE's with grade 5 in each to include Maths and English |
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