Course information
Typical offer ABB
UK fee £9,535
UCAS code LN16
International fee £19,700
Institute code L34
Taught by School of Business
Accredited by ACCA
Accredited by ICAEW
Accredited by CIMA
- Course description
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- Accreditation
- Careers and employability
- Related courses
- Sustainable Development Goals
Course description
Course description
Our degree will give you the opportunity to study two interrelated subjects, providing you with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of economics and accounting.
You will be introduced to techniques of accounting, such as financial reporting, management accounting, auditing and taxation. If you choose to take our Economics and Accounting BSc you will have the opportunity to gain exemptions from certain professional exams through CIMA, ACCA, ACA (offered by the ICAEW), and ICAS giving you a head-start in a career in accountancy. These exemptions are dependent upon the satisfactory completion of certain modules.
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.
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. Many of our academics also have experience as practitioners in industry.
The first year of this degree is shared with the following BSc degrees:
- Business Economics BSc
- Economics and Data Analytics BSc
- Economics 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.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Accreditation
Careers and employability
Related courses
Sustainable Development Goals
Course structure
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)
- Final year
Year 1
Year 1
- Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business
- Microeconomics
- Maths for Economics 1
- Statistics for Economics
- Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business 2
- Macroeconomics
- Maths for Economics 2
- Introduction to Economic Data Analysis
All five of our Economics courses share the exact same first year. This means that you can switch to any of these degrees at the end of your first year:
- Economics BSc
- Economics and Data Analytics BSc
- Business Economics BSc
- Financial Economics and Banking BSc
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)
Final year
Why Leicester?
Our Economics, Economics and Accounting, Business Economics and Financial Economics and Banking degrees have the same first year so you can switch your course at the end of your first year, tailoring your degree to your strengths and interests.
Our Economics and Accounting degree is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, ICAS and ICAEW, giving you exemption from exams that will give your career a head start.
Our Brookfield campus is equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities including the ULSB Trading Room. Our 16 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals let you see how traders work using real-time stock quotes 24/7 and providing access to industry-leading data, research, news and analytics.
Teaching and learning
During your first year you will typically have 9-10 hours a week of timetabled sessions – around 6 hours of lectures and 3-4 hours of seminars or small group work. Lectures will provide you with the framework and foundational knowledge for each subject, whilst seminars, held in smaller groups, provide you with the opportunity to discuss key ideas with your tutor and peers. A variety of teaching methods are used with the aim of creating a stimulating environment in which you are encouraged to develop your learning skills and to actively engage and participate in your learning process.
Assessment methods varied to allow you to develop a range of academic and transferable skills throughout your programme and these include examinations, individual and group based assignments, mid-term problem-solving tests and presentations.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence and our learning spaces at Brookfield.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Economics and Accounting | Qualification BSc | Duration 3 years full-time | UCAS Code LN16 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Economics and Accounting BSc with Year Abroad | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code LN16 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Economics and Accounting BSc with Year in Industry | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code LN16 | Availability How to apply |
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Economics has introduced me to current worldwide phenomena in our global interconnected society, leading me to question existing approaches and ideas.