Overview

Within the Economics and History BA degree at University of Leeds the modules will introduce you to key concepts in both subjects, such as historiography, economic theory and statistics. Then you’ll build on this when you choose from an impressive range of optional modules spanning periods, cultures and sectors.

Career opportunities

A joint honours degree in Economics and History equips you with in-depth knowledge of two subjects, offering a valuable range of transferable skills that are attractive to employers.Alongside an ability to analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, you’ll have strong research and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working both independently and within a team. You’ll also have the organisational skills needed to manage two different subjects.Graduates have gone onto careers in diverse areas as a result. They include business and finance, management, the civil service, journalism, the media, law, education and the charity sector. Many others go on to postgraduate study. Read more about Graduate destinations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business

Economics and Global History

Economic Theory and Applications

The Medieval World in Ten Objects

Medieval Lives

Global Empires
Global Decolonization
Intermediate Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics History View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: AAA including A in History and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking

GCSE: Grade 7/A in Mathematics

Other course specific tests:

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be AAA at A Level including A in History (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) and grade A in the EPQ.

We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.

International

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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