BA Economics

UCAS Code: L100

Entry Requirements

Course Aims

  • To provide training in modern economic analysis, economic policy issues and research techniques.
  • To foster analytical abilities and methods of critical appraisal, which provide transferable skills needed for graduate employment.
  • To provide critical learning skills appropriate for postgraduate study.
  • Prepares graduates for careers in the public and private sector, including financial services, business management and the Government Economic Service. Also prepares you for the transition to independent postgraduate study.
  • Suitable for students with a minimum of GCSE Mathematics grade B, or equivalent.

Course Modules

First Year

Semester One Core Modules  Semester Two Core Modules
Microeconomics 1 Macroeconomics 1
Applying Maths to Economics Using Economic Data  
IT for Economists  Solving Economic Problems  
Financial Markets and Institutions   

Second Year

Semester One Core Modules  Semester Two Core Modules
Intermediate Microeconomics 1 Intermediate Microeconomics 2
Foundation of Macro Theory Macroeconomics and Finance
Statistics for Economics and Business

Intro Econometrics

Game Theory  The Economics of Development and Human Capital 

Final Year

Semester 1 Core Modules Semester 2 Core Modules 
Advanced Microeconomics   Advanced Macroeconomics 
Business Management and Strategy Dissertation and Research Presentation Skills 

Government Intervention in the Economy 
Semester 1 Optional Modules 
Two optional modules chosen from:
Semester 2 Optional Modules 
One optional modules chosen from:
International Finance Accounting
Financial Derivatives  Investment Management 
Managerial Economics  Webonomics 
The Global Economy 

Download the Economics Undergraduate Module Specifications (pdf).

Please note that Module Specifications are subject to change. Please see the bottom of each report for the date it was last updated.

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Fees and Funding

Departmental Scholarships for UK/EU students

University of Leicester Scholarships for UK/EU students

Scholarships and Financial Assistance for international students

Tuition Fees

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