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.