Economics and Finance BSc at the University of Leeds is a three year full time degree run by Leeds University Business School, UCAS code LN13. The typical offer is AAA at A level, with GCSE Mathematics at grade A/7 and English Language at grade B/5. UK tuition is listed at £10,050 per year for the 2027 entry cycle.
The course splits its time between economic theory and applied finance. You are not choosing between the two, which is the main reason people pick it over a straight Economics BSc.
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What are the entry requirements?
| Qualification | Requirement |
| A level | AAA |
| Access to Leeds | ABB |
| GCSE | Mathematics grade A/7, English Language grade B/5 or equivalent |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points overall, 17 at Higher Level, with subject minimums in Maths and English |
| BTEC | RQF National Extended Diploma in Business at Distinction Distinction Distinction |
| English language (international) | IELTS 6.5 overall, no component below 6.0 |
Two things worth flagging. The GCSE Maths requirement is grade 7, not 6, and it catches people out more than the A level offer does. And Access to Leeds is a contextual scheme, so if you are eligible the offer drops a full grade band to ABB. It is worth checking whether you qualify before you assume AAA is out of reach.
Always confirm against the live course page, because Leeds revises requirements between cycles.
What modules do you study?
Year one builds the foundations, and it is where the finance content starts immediately rather than being held back:
- Introduction to Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Economic Theory
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Academic, Professional and Research Skills
Year two is the heaviest technical year:
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Corporate Financial Management
- Mathematics
- Statistics and Econometrics
- Research Methods
Year three narrows to advanced theory plus a substantial independent piece:
- Advanced Microeconomics (10 credits)
- Advanced Macroeconomics (10 credits)
- Economics Dissertation (40 credits)
- Optional modules for the remaining credits
The 40 credit dissertation is a third of your final year. That is unusually large, and it is the part of the degree that ends up on your CV as evidence you can carry a project on your own. Pick the topic seriously.
Is there a placement year or study abroad?
Both, and both are optional rather than automatic.
The year in industry runs as a four year variant of the degree. It is not guaranteed. You apply competitively for placements the same way you would apply for a graduate job, and the university supports the process rather than placing you. Students who do it typically come out with a stronger graduate application, because a lot of finance graduate schemes recruit from their own intern pools.
Study abroad runs through Leeds' partnerships with more than 300 universities worldwide. Same rule: apply, do not assume.
If you want a placement or a year abroad, plan your accommodation around it early. A four year degree with a year out means a year where you are not in Leeds, which changes what you sign for in year two.
What does it cost to study Economics and Finance at Leeds?
UK tuition is listed at £10,050 per year for the entry cycle shown on the Leeds course page. International fees for the same cycle were still marked "to be confirmed" at the time of writing, so check the course page directly before budgeting.
Tuition is only part of it. Leeds is cheaper than London but not cheap. Budget for:
- Rent, which is the largest single cost and varies significantly between Hyde Park, Headingley and the city centre
- Bills, unless you are in an all-inclusive purpose-built room
- Textbooks and software, which is lighter than most degrees because Leeds provides most econometrics tools
- Travel home
Our breakdown of living expenses in the UK for international students has realistic monthly figures. If you are a UK student, check when to apply for student finance, because applications open well before you have your results and missing the window delays your first payment, not your place.
What jobs do graduates get?
Leeds lists economist, portfolio manager, analyst, consultant and financial adviser as typical destinations. In practice, the combination of econometrics and corporate finance is aimed squarely at graduate schemes in banking, consultancy, the Big Four and the Government Economic Service.
The degree does not qualify you as an accountant on its own, but the Financial Accounting and Management Accounting modules in year one usually give you exemptions from some professional body exams. Ask the Business School which exemptions apply for your cohort, since they are renegotiated periodically.
Where do Economics and Finance students live in Leeds?
The Business School sits on the main university campus at the edge of Leeds city centre, which gives you three realistic options.
Hyde Park. The traditional student area, walkable to campus, heavily shared-house. Cheapest of the three and the most social. Our Hyde Park Leeds guide covers what it is actually like.
City centre. More purpose-built accommodation, better for anyone doing internships or working part time, and a shorter walk to the Business School than Headingley. Compare options in our guide to student accommodation in Leeds city centre.
Headingley. Quieter, greener, more second and third years, but you are relying on the bus.
You can browse verified rooms across the city on Acolyte Living's Leeds listings, or filter to properties mapped to Leeds University Business School specifically. If you want the wider comparison first, our best student accommodation in Leeds roundup does the legwork.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UCAS code for Economics and Finance at Leeds?
LN13. The course is a BSc (Hons), three years full time, run by Leeds University Business School.
What A level grades do you need for Economics and Finance at Leeds?
AAA is the typical offer, or ABB through the Access to Leeds contextual scheme. You also need GCSE Maths at grade A/7 and GCSE English Language at grade B/5.
Do you need A level Maths for Economics and Finance at Leeds?
The published requirement is GCSE Maths at grade 7 rather than A level Maths. That said, year one includes Mathematics and Statistics and year two includes Econometrics, so students without A level Maths tend to find the first term harder than they expected.
Is Economics and Finance at Leeds hard to get into?
AAA puts it among the more selective courses at Leeds. Roughly 28% of A level entries nationally achieved A* or A in 2026, so a AAA profile is a genuinely competitive one.
Can you do a placement year on this course?
Yes, as an optional four year variant. Placements are not guaranteed and you apply competitively.
How much is tuition?
£10,050 per year for UK students on the cycle listed on the Leeds course page. International fees were to be confirmed at the time of writing.