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Economics and History - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Few would deny that economic issues have been at the heart of historical change or that understanding the modern economy requires an understanding of historical developments. This varied and dynamic degree will give you a deep understanding of the historical origins of economic growth and the real-world economic challenges and opportunities of the modern world. You’ll develop into a well-rounded economist and historian with a unique set of skills that that will stand out to employers.Core modules will introduce you to key concepts and approaches in both subjects, such as historiography, public history, archival research, economic theory and statistics. You’ll build on this when you choose from an impressive range of optional modules spanning periods, cultures and sectors.You could study anything from labour economics and macroeconomic performance to ethics and the global banking sector, alongside the Industrial Revolution, the East India Company, the slave trade, and decolonisation. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover new perspectives on history, and the present, and gain a broad base of technical knowledge and skills.FacilitiesThe University of Leeds has world-class facilities for economic historians. The Brotherton Library’s internationally significant holdings of manuscript, archive and printed materials include extensive records of businesses in the region dating back to the Industrial Revolution, charting economic activity that spanned the globe. The University is also home to the M&S Archive, one of the biggest collections in the UK for the history of retail, advertising, branding, labour, and consumption.The University Libraries are among the largest in the UK and offer a programme of workshops and webinars to help you make the most of their collections, digital resources and databases.Take a look around our libraries:Brotherton Library Laidlaw Library Edward Boyle LibrarySkills@Library also offers one-to-one support to taught students on a wide range of topics, including academic writing and data analysis.The Brotherton’s Library’s manuscripts are held in the Special Collections Research Centre, which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and extension, after a generous bequest from the John Victor Bedford Will Trust. This provides new working spaces for individuals or groups, and new teaching spaces that feature visualisers and projectors, allowing you to engage with sources using the latest techniques.In your degree, you will explore a range of different approaches to economics in a challenging and supportive environment at our world-renowned Business School, home to the Applied Institute for Research in Economics.

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£ 26,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    10th out of 77

    15th out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    169 72%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    13th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    65th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    162 79%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    13th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    70th

    9

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