Economics University of Leeds

Overview

Based in Leeds University Business School, this course centres on advanced economics and econometrics, engaging with cutting-edge research within the discipline.

You’ll combine current mainstream theory and applied techniques with a range of alternative critical perspectives. Our approach helps ensure you will be ready to meet the growing demand for economics that addresses real-world global challenges such as climate change, financial instability and societal welfare. 

You’ll gain unique insight into pressing economic issues, from the microeconomics of firms and markets to the macroeconomics of the global economy. Optional modules allow you to tailor your learning to your interests or career plans.

Career opportunities

From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career. Economics at Leeds encourages curiosity and critical thinking, and our graduates are in great demand owing to their unique range of skills and awareness of different perspectives.

As a graduate of our MSc Economics, you’ll possess essential research and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate and problem solve, equipping you for a successful career in a wide range of sectors.

Graduates of our Economics programme at University of Leeds have gone on to highly successful careers as economic advisers, think-tank researchers, financial directors and quantitative analysts. Our graduates have gained positions in government, central banking, and microfinance, as well as some going on to academic careers following a research degree.