Business Economics BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Business Economics BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £32000 | £36000 | £48000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £35500 | £27500 - £45000 | £36500 - £63000 |
All Economics courses of University of Leeds
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30101 | £31974 | £42762 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25019 - £35263 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
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Course Description
You’ll study your Business Economics degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School, home to the Applied Institute for Research in Economics. This flexible course focuses on the economics of the firm with less emphasis on mathematical aspects than other economics courses offered at Leeds.
Through compulsory modules, you’ll explore the core concepts, practices and techniques in business economics. You will gain analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills, preparing you for a variety of exciting careers in the private and public sector.
In a challenging and supportive environment, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and methods of economic analysis, allowing you to gain insight into the factors that influence income generation, growth, distribution, and individual and firm behaviour together with policy options and dilemmas.
A range of optional business economics modules will provide you with the opportunity to explore specialist areas such as behavioural economics, monetary policy, international trade, and health.
Shape your learning pathways
This course offers pathways from Year 2, which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The pathways provide modules that can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.
The pathways available on this course are:
- Business Management
- International Business
- Enterprise and Innovation
- Ethics and Sustainability
Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Business Economics BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 35% | Elementary occupations |
| 30% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #10
- #11
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #19
- #26
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #35
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #17
- #101
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Leeds
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
