A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking not included. Own language may be considered.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction.
GCSE: Grade B (5) in Mathematics and Grade C (4) in English Language
International Baccalaureate: Pass Full Diploma with 30 points, including a minimum of grade 5 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach if not held at GCSE.
BTEC Extended National Diploma: DDD in Business diploma with strong GCSE background including Mathematics at grade B (5) and English Language at grade C (4).
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Leicester’s School of Business has an international reputation for being at the forefront of innovation in economic science, and you will be among the first to study at our new £16 million Brookfield campus. This course will prepare you for a career in the business and financial sectors, including business management and financial management.
You will develop your understanding of modern economic analysis and ideas, and of their relevance to a variety of business contexts and decision-making situations. This course combines a solid grounding in both economics, management and business studies-related topics, helping you to gain an awareness of the interconnection between the business and general economic environments.
We will also foster your analytical abilities and critical appraisal skills, which are particularly useful transferable skills for graduate employment. You will also gain important quantitative skills, as well as communication and IT skills.
An optional year studying abroad or undertaking an industry placement will enhance your skills and build your professional network. Your time with us will also equip you with the research techniques that are vital to postgraduate study.
In addition all of our economics degrees are accredited by CIMA, the professional body of management accountants.
The close relationship between research and teaching is one of the great advantages of studying with us, and we welcome talented students from countries all over the world. Our staff are active researchers of international renown, and have acted as advisers and consultants to many international and national organisations, including the European Central Bank, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the Central Bank of Poland, the Central Bank of Greece and a number of UK Government departments.
The first year of this degree is shared with the following BSc degrees:
Economics BSc
Economics and Accounting and BSc
Financial Economics and Banking BSc
This means that you have the option to switch to any of these courses at the end of your first year.
NB. This course was previously named Economics and Business BSc
UCAS code: LN11
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Year 1
Microeconomics
Maths for Economics 1
Statistics for Economists 1
Macroeconomics
Maths for Economics 2
Statistics for Economists 2
Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business (year-long module)
Year 2
Core modules
Intermediate Microeconomics
Firms, Markets and Welfare
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Topics in Applied Econometrics
Introductory Econometrics
Principles of Finance
Option modules
Choose one option module from:
The Business Environment
Strategy
Then choose one option module from:
Operations Management
Corporate Social Responsibility: Theory and Practice
Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)
On a ULSB course you have the option of spending your third year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Alternatively you can continue studying and complete your degree in three years.
Final Year
Core modules
Business Economics
International Business
Dissertation
Option modules
Choose three option modules from:
Industrial Economics
Managerial Economics
Business Ethics
Business in the Digital Economy
Business Law
Then choose two option modules from:
Corporate Finance
Behavioural Economics
Accounting
Principles of Business Taxation
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.
We work with the Leicester Innovation Hub in launching great ideas and providing dedicated incubation and innovation space, making it easier for both students and companies to utilise innovation support, expertise and facilities. We also have a student entrepreneurship academic lead who provides links with our students and the Innovation Hub. Support is available through the innovation hub not only whilst you study with us but also after you graduate.
OSHC - $12276 GBP / per year
