Teaching & Learning
The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study – the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.
What you'll learn
Explore fundamental microeconomic concepts and principles and some of the essential mathematical techniques used in economic analysis. Gain knowledge of modern microeconomic theories and methods, the ability to apply those methods to analyse government policies and understand and apply relevant mathematical methods.
Develop the knowledge and skills underpinning financial and management accounting including accounting terminology, short and long term planning, and double-entry bookkeeping to produce Income Statement and Financial Position documents.
This module will provide you with a sound understanding of the recent behaviour and performance of key aspects of the British economy. You'll focus on relevant policy responses and will develop capacity for critical analysis of economic phenomena.
Create, manipulate, and interpret business data using the appropriate basic statistical methods.
Gain an overview of macroeconomics by exploring and debating issues such as unemployment, exchange rates, economic growth and inflation amongst others. You will understand the role of fiscal and monetary policy and the need for a stable macroeconomic environment for business.
Learn how to prepare limited company financial statements using techniques such as double-entry bookkeeping and cash flow, and how to detect and correct errors. You'll also understand accounting regulations and international accounting standards.
This module will help you to understand contemporary economic and political debates. You'll explore the origins of these different perspectives / world views / ideologies and what the different views mean when we look at real world issues in economics and finance.
Learn to create, manipulate, and interpret business data using the appropriate basic mathematical methods.
What you'll learn
Gain a rigorous grounding in the essentials of microeconomic analysis and start to explore some of the essential data analysis techniques used in economic analysis. You will develop a sound knowledge of modern microeconomic theories and methods, the ability to apply those methods to analyse government policies, and a sound understanding of and the ability to apply relevant quantitative methods.
Study the financing and investment decisions made by corporate managers in pursuit of maximising the wealth of their corporate shareholders.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the main concepts, debates, and theories in the study of contemporary political economy. You'll begin to appreciate the range of perspective that inform economic theory and policy, providing a foundation for the formal study of economics.
Understand the structure of business finance and its application to the decision-making processes in organisations.
This module will provide an historical introduction to the methodology of economics. You'll study the history of the subject, using examples to show how the practice of economics has developed over time and how changes in the methods and techniques have been used to analyse reality.
This module will enable you to develop an understanding of elementary econometric techniques and principles. You'll be able to apply these techniques appropriately in the statistical testing of business and economic theories and models. You'll gain hands-on experience and familiarity with econometric software packages. The module will provide a basis for further work in business and economic forecasting in future employment. It will allow you to explore more advanced areas of econometric theory as you progress through your studies. You'll gain the ability to critically assess published applied econometric studies. You'll also undertake quantitative analysis of business and economic data as an integral part of your dissertation.
Option modules may include
This module will introduce you to the basic concepts and theories of ecological economics. You'll examine the relationship between economic activity and the environment.
This module will introduce old and new approaches to the study of institutions in economics. Emphasis will be placed on applications to economic history, evolution and development, and to theories of institutional stability and change.
Develop the key mathematical and statistical techniques to understand the models and arguments used both within economic theory and application, and applied topics within business and finance.
What you'll learn
Develop an understanding of the investment market. You’ll study the economic environment, the range of investment types and the management of investment portfolios.
This module will provide you with a detailed introduction to some key issues, actors, organisations, processes and instruments in the finance system. Exploring these issues will highlight how regulation creates spaces for aspects of finance, but also creates vulnerabilities that are systemic. You'll consider how different parts of the system are currently regulated and how that regulation is changing.
This module will address the main aspects of corporate finance, including corporate investment and financial decisions, the objective of corporations and managers, and the main agency issues within corporations.
Develop your understanding of the nature and application of the financing and management of organisations other than private businesses. You'll build the skills and knowledge necessary to manage them to contribute to social sustainability.
Option modules may include
Learn to employ econometric principles and modern methodology in the statistical testing of economic theories and models, and the forecasting of economic and financial variables.
Study the ways in which the decision-making process influences decisions that are made in practice. This module will combine psychology and economics while you learn about the emerging field of behavioural economics.
Develop an awareness of current macroeconomic issues and the challenges they pose for policymakers. You'll be introduced into what these challenges are and the various macroeconomic models that attempt to provide an insight to policy solutions. You'll also consider how different policies around the world are able to complement one another.
This module will explore the theoretical and empirical perspectives of the economics of energy demand, energy supply, energy markets, policy instruments affecting energy, and carbon markets. It applies economic analysis to energy policy and covers subjects such as energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, the design of policy instruments, smart grids, electricity market structures and externalities associated with energy generation and use.
This module is the culmination of your degree studies and involves a major piece of independent research. You'll have the option to undertake academic research in the form of either a) a dissertation or b) an academic journal article.
This module will improve your understanding of the banking sector. It will introduce you to some of the key concepts, principles and practices in modern banking regulations and the resolution of modern banking crises.
This module will examine fundamental concepts of international business finance and international trade. You'll learn about the formation of multinational corporations and the business challenges that they face in a dynamic global context.
Study the main theoretical models used by labour economists and applications to policy making. You'll explore how labour economics informs the discussion of many social and sustainability issues such as causes and implications of unemployment; the role of human capital investment in income inequality, the causes of gender and racial wage and employment gaps.
Gain insights into the decision-making processes of multinational/transnational businesses. You'll study how businesses appraise and enter global markets and you'll develop an appreciation of the ethical consequences of their actions in respect of stakeholders.
Social economy is a study of the reciprocal relationship between economic activity and society. This module will focus on how this relationship can progress, stagnate, or regress contemporary society through economic exchange by adopting a pluralist position. You'll explore the influence of economic activity on behaviour, institutions, ethics and human dignity.
Apply for a placement and undertake a period of paid employment to give you the opportunity to develop business contacts and gain understanding of the jobs and career market.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.
Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.