Economics University of Leicester

Overview

Economic issues occupy the news, capture our attention and affect our everyday lives. This Economics BSc course at University of Leicester offers a comprehensive and critical understanding of the ideas, concepts and issues central to economics, enabling you to better understand these issues and the world around you.

You will engage with modern policy issues and economic analysis, and develop analytical abilities and critical appraisal skills. These are particularly beneficial transferable skills for graduate employment and will prepare you for a career in the public or private sector, whether that be in financial services, business management or the Government Economic Service. Your time here will also equip you with the research techniques that are vital to postgraduate study.

Careers and employability

• Whether you want to reach the top in an organisation, start your own business or make a difference in the voluntary sector, there are specially designed programmes and activities at Leicester that will support you in gaining the right skills, experiences and exposures you need. 

• Employability is embedded in our courses with all offering a year in industry opportunity. In addition, the School of Business has a dedicated Careers Team who work to make sure you get support to achieve your aspirations.

Accreditation

This course hold exemption accreditations with CIMA on eight of our modules. CIMA is the professional body of management accountants. Exemptions are subject to satisfactory completion of the selected modules.