Economics and Finance BSc

The BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance at the University of Leeds combines rigorous training in economic theory with practical financial applications. The program is designed to equip students with analytical and quantitative skills essential for careers in economics, finance, and related fields. Key focus areas include:

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics: Understanding individual and aggregate economic behaviors.

• Corporate Finance and Financial Management: Analyzing financial decision-making within corporations.

• Econometrics and Quantitative Methods: Applying statistical techniques to economic data.

• Accounting Principles: Gaining insights into financial reporting and management accounting.

• Optional Pathways: Exploring topics such as banking, trade, ethics, and industrial organizations.

2. Year-wise Breakdown of Core Modules

Year 1: Foundations

Students build foundational knowledge in both economics and finance:

• Introduction to Finance (20 credits)

• Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Economics (20 credits)

• Introductory Financial Accounting (10 credits)

• Introductory Management Accounting (10 credits)

• Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1B (10 credits)

• Economic Theory and Applications (30 credits)

Optional modules may include:

• Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A (10 credits)

• Economic Institutions: Labour (10 credits)

• Economics Perspectives and Controversies (20 credits)

• Economic Institutions: Industry (10 credits)

• Foundations of Banking (10 credits)

Year 2: Intermediate

Students delve deeper into economic theories and financial practices:

• Intermediate Microeconomics (10 credits)

• Corporate Financial Management (20 credits)

• Mathematics for Business and Economics 2 (10 credits)

• Economics Research Methods (10 credits)

• Statistics and Econometrics (20 credits)

• Intermediate Macroeconomics (10 credits)

Optional modules may include:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting (20 credits)

• Intermediate Management Accounting (20 credits)

• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance (10 credits)

• Industrial Economics (10 credits)

• Business Economics (10 credits)

• International Economics (10 credits)

• Labour Economics (10 credits)

• Banks and Banking Systems (10 credits)

• Experiencing the World of Work (10 credits)

Pathway modules offer specialization in areas such as:

• Enterprise and Innovation

• Ethics and Sustainability

Year 3: Advanced

The final year focuses on advanced topics and independent research:

• Dissertation: An independent research project on a chosen topic.

• Advanced Economic Theory and Financial Theory

Optional modules may include:

• Economic Development

• Monetary Economics

• Behavioural Economics

• International Banking and Finance

• Behavioural Finance

Students can continue with pathway modules in areas like:

• Innovative Thinking

• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

• Diversity Management

Rankings

The University of Leeds is recognized for its excellence in economics and finance education. For the most current national and global subject rankings, please refer to official rankings published by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE).