Economics and Finance BSc with study Abroad

This degree is ideal for students who want a strong foundation in economic theory alongside practical financial skills, with the added advantage of international exposure through a year abroad. You’ll explore how economies and financial systems work in the real world while developing analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills valued by employers worldwide.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll build core foundations in both subjects, developing a clear understanding of how markets and financial systems operate. Modules such as Principles of Economics and Introduction to Finance introduce key economic models, financial instruments, and analytical techniques, helping you gain confidence with data and economic reasoning.

Year 2
The second year deepens your knowledge and sharpens your analytical skills through more applied and quantitative study. You’ll typically engage with modules like Macroeconomic Theory, Corporate Finance, and Econometrics, learning how economic policy, financial decision-making, and data analysis interact in real-world contexts.

Year 3 – Study Abroad
Your study abroad year allows you to experience a different academic culture while broadening your global perspective on economics and finance. You’ll study comparable modules at a partner university, strengthening your adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and international awareness—key strengths for global careers.

Year 4
In the final year, you’ll specialise further and apply advanced concepts to complex economic and financial problems. Modules such as Financial Economics, International Finance, and optional dissertation or project-based units allow you to tailor the degree to your interests and career ambitions.

Focus areas: Economic theory, financial markets, corporate finance, quantitative analysis, international economics, applied data skills

Learning outcomes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, confidence in financial and economic data analysis, understanding of global financial systems, effective communication and independent research ability

Professional alignment (accreditation): Curriculum designed to reflect current academic and industry expectations in economics and finance

Reputation (employability & rankings): The University of Leeds is consistently recognised in major UK and global rankings such as QS and The Guardian, with strong graduate employability outcomes across business, finance, and economics disciplines