BSc Economics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Leicester

Program Overview

The BSc Economics at University of Leicester is ideal for students who want to understand how economies work and how economic decisions shape businesses, governments, and everyday life. You’ll explore real-world economic issues while building strong analytical and data skills that employers and policymakers genuinely value.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Core Economic Foundations
In your first year, you’ll build a solid grounding in economics through modules such as Introduction to Economics, Mathematics for Economics, and Economic Data Analysis. This year focuses on understanding how markets function and how economic models are used to explain real-world behaviour.

Year 2 – Applied and Analytical Economics
The second year deepens your knowledge with modules like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. You’ll start applying theory to practical economic problems, analysing data, and exploring how policy decisions affect growth, employment, and inflation.

Year 3 – Advanced and Global Perspectives
In your final year, you’ll tackle more advanced topics through modules such as International Economics, Public Economics, and Applied Economic Analysis. You’ll develop independent thinking, sharpen your research skills, and evaluate complex global and policy-driven economic challenges.

Focus Areas

Economic theory, quantitative analysis, public policy, global economics, data-driven decision-making

Learning Outcomes

Strong analytical and numerical skills, confident economic reasoning, data interpretation ability, critical thinking, real-world policy awareness

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The degree is designed in line with employer and academic expectations, providing a strong foundation for careers in economics, finance, policy, research, and business-related roles

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

The University of Leicester is well regarded in UK league tables such as QS and The Guardian for teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate employability, particularly within economics and social sciences

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At University of Leicester, the BSc Economics is designed to help you develop practical, real-world skills alongside strong economic theory. From your first year, you’ll work with real data, applied analysis, and research-led teaching, using professional tools and facilities that reflect how economists work in government, business, and policy roles — which naturally leads into hands-on learning experiences such as:

Applied data analysis and econometrics work, using specialist software like STATA, SPSS, R, and Excel to analyse real economic datasets
Research-led group projects and presentations, helping you build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills around real economic issues
Policy-focused and real-world case studies, exploring topics such as inflation, inequality, labour markets, and economic growth
Access to specialist economics resources through the University of Leicester Library, including economic journals, datasets, and digital research tools
Independent research opportunities, especially in later years, allowing you to investigate economic questions that match your interests
Careers and employability support embedded in the course, helping you translate academic skills into workplace-ready capabilities
Exposure to current economic research, supported by the university’s active economics research community and research centres

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Economics from University of Leicester leave with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills that are highly valued across both the public and private sectors. The degree opens doors to careers in policy, business, finance, and consultancy, with many students moving into roles such as Economic Analyst, Policy Analyst, Business Analyst, or Management Consultant, supported by Leicester’s clear focus on graduate employability, which leads into strong career outcomes:

Dedicated Careers and Employability Service, offering one-to-one career guidance, CV and interview support, employer talks, and skills workshops tailored to economics students
Positive graduate outcomes, with economics graduates progressing into professional roles across government, finance, consulting, research organisations, and corporate sectors, alongside competitive UK graduate salary prospects
Strong links to real-world practice, with teaching informed by policy-relevant and applied economic research that aligns closely with employer needs
Long-term academic and professional value, as the analytical, statistical, and critical-thinking skills gained remain highly transferable across industries and resilient to economic change
Successful graduation pathways, with alumni working in public policy, financial services, data-driven roles, international organisations, and private-sector firms

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you’ll be well prepared to continue into postgraduate study such as an MSc in Economics, Applied Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Business Analytics, or related research-focused programmes at Leicester or other leading universities.