Business Economics

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomics

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Be the change that employers seek - learn how social and economic environments affect organisations and how to make positive changes.

Develop key skills in economics, accounting and management with a strong vocational focus.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Explore the principles of economics and how they apply to business

  • Gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of the economic decisions faced by business managers

  • Develop the ability to analyse the economic and social environments in which those decisions are taken

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    If you take a paid work placement in your third year you’ll develop and enhance your employability skills. Past students have completed placements with companies including Mercedes Benz, Price Waterhouse Cooper and high street retail banks.

    We will encourage you to enhance your entrepreneurial skills through a range of national student competitions such as the IBM University Business Challenge.

    Our guest lecture series will help support your development. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.

    Why study Business Economics at Leeds Beckett University...

  • Explore the principles of economics and how they apply to business

  • Meet representatives from organisations such as Deloitte to gain an understanding of how economics work in business

  • Utilise the university's local, national and international connections to seek a year's paid work placement

  • Take the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in year two at venues around the world

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    4124 Finance officers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    Leeds Beckett University

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