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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 - 4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 - 4 Years
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In the world of business, success often hinges on decision-making that is founded on proper knowledge of economics and finance. By delving deep into modern economic analysis and ideas, you’ll discover what it takes to make these decisions.Leicester’s School of Business has an international reputation for being at the forefront of innovation in economic science, and you will be among the first to study at our new £16 million Brookfield campus. This course will prepare you for a career in the business and financial sectors, including business management and financial management.You will develop your understanding of modern economic analysis and ideas, and of their relevance to a variety of business contexts and decision-making situations. This course combines a solid grounding in both economics, management and business studies-related topics, helping you to gain an awareness of the interconnection between the business and general economic environments.We will also foster your analytical abilities and critical appraisal skills, which are particularly useful transferable skills for graduate employment. You will also gain important quantitative skills, as well as communication and IT skills.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.In addition all of our economics degrees are accredited by CIMA, the professional body of management accountants.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.The first year of this degree is shared with the following BSc degrees:Economics BScEconomics and Data Analytics BScEconomics and Accounting and BScFinancial Economics and Banking BScThis means that you have the option to switch to any of these courses at the end of your first year.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. Own language may be considered if taken at same sitting as other A-levels.
Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Business or social science course preferred but other subjects considered.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Considered alongside other qualifications.
Minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.
Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Business or Science National Diploma considered with 1 A-level. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk
One Extended Certificate in any subject considered alongside 2 A-levels. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk
Business Extended diploma with a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5/B including Maths and English Language. Science or Engineering Extended Diplomas may also be considered please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk
Business or Science Foundation Diploma considered with 1 A-level and 1 AS-level. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk
Must be in Finance. Must also hold 5 GCSE's with grade 5 in each to include Maths and English
Considered alongside other qualifications.
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