理学士（荣誉）经济学和金融学

通过本课程，您可以将对经济学的专门研究与对公司，金融市场和机构的金融基础的了解相结合。您将学习每个主题的核心概念，实践和技术，从而了解微观经济学，宏观经济学，公司财务和会计。多样化的可选模块还将使您能够定制程序以适合自己的兴趣和职业计划，并提供从金融衍生品到经济发展或行为金融的主题。您将在具有挑战性和支持性的环境中学习，在那里您可以与活跃的研究人员联系。您将探索经济学与金融世界之间的交汇处，同时发展从事金融工作的经济学家以及私营和公共部门雇主所需要的分析，定量，计算，表示和其他可转移技能。<br> <br
You’ll study your Economics and Finance degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School, home to the Applied Institute for Research in Economics. Here you’ll have access to the latest knowledge from our academic research centres. This degree allows you to explore the intersection between economics and the world of finance. Through compulsory modules, you'll explore the core concepts, practices and techniques in economics as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions. You will gain analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills, preparing you for a variety of exciting careers in the private and public sector. Within a challenging and supportive environment, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and methods of economic and financial analysis, allowing you to gain insight into the factors that influence income generation, growth and distribution, individual and firm behaviour, corporate finance and financial markets together with policy options and dilemmas. A range of optional economics and finance modules will provide you with the opportunity to explore specialist areas such as economic development, behavioural economics, monetary policy, international banking and finance, and auditing. Leeds is one of the largest centres for financial and business services in the UK, which makes it an ideal place to study economics and finance. You’ll also have a range of opportunities to gain relevant work experience within the sector. Shape your learning with pathways This course offers pathways from year 2, which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The pathways provide modules that can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. The pathways available on this course are: Enterprise and Innovation Ethics and Sustainability Course highlightsChoose to take an optional year in industry to gain valuable practical experience, or immerse yourself in a new culture by spending a year studying in a different country at one of our many partner universities across the world. Develop practical data analysis skills that graduate employers look for, using data and software to understand and solve real-world economic problems. Regular opportunities to network with guest speakers from industry and politics at our ‘Meet with the Economists’ series, featuring debates, discussions and presentations. This is a great way to develop your professional communication skills and gain insights for your future career. You’ll have access to our two state-of-the-art trading rooms, helping you develop practical skills for your career. You'll have the chance to gain certification for taking part in Bloomberg Core Concepts training in your first year, and to participate in a live trading simulation in your final year. Develop important research and analytical skills and apply these in your final year to a year-long project on a topic of your choice. For example, you may decide to investigate a particular area of economic development or conduct your own research into the impacts of social and environmental factors on the economy. Benefit from our pluralist approach, helping you gain broad insight into different theoretical perspectives on economic thinking and analysis. Supporting your personal developmentThroughout your studies, you'll benefit from the support of your Academic Personal Tutor who will work in partnership with you to maximise your personal and professional development.You’ll also have access to support from the Business School’s Employability and Opportunity team who will help you explore opportunities to develop your professional network and gain work experience.