Both economics and geography play crucial roles in providing sustainable solutions to local, regional, and global issues. . By combining these two highly regarded disciplines at University of Leeds, you will learn and apply the fundamentals in both, cultivating a wide breadth of transferable skills which are key to tackling a range of issues, and which are highly sought after by some of the most reputable employers worldwide. This joint honours degree is taught by expert academics from both Schools: the triple-accredited Leeds University Business School, and the School of Geography, which is ranked among the highest in the world for this subject. After embedding a strong foundation in both subjects, you will shape your degree to suit your own interests and career aspirations by choosing optional modules that best suit your interests and aspirations. Your degree will be enhanced by access to specialist facilities in each School, alongside CV-enriching opportunities such as fieldwork projects, work placements, and the chance to study abroad or undertake a year in industry. Graduating with a BA degree in Economics and Geography from the University of Leeds will equip you with the extensive skill set and knowledge you’ll need to pursue a rewarding career in a wide variety of industries across the world. **Why study at Leeds:** * Experience expert teaching, co-taught by the [Leeds University Business School](https://business.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate) and parented by the [School of Geography](https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography-undergraduate), which has taught [geography for over 100 years](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq5xFBAaa_A). * Access excellent [teaching facilities](https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography-undergraduate/doc/facilities), including extensive library collections, specialist labs, lecture theatres and dedicated computer clusters, fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning. * Our globally-renowned research here at [Leeds University Business School](http://business.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/113/applied_institute_for_research_in_economics) and the [School of Geography](https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography-research) has had a pioneering impact on current global agendas in environmental protection, public health and the economy and feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking. * Put theory into practice with our [fieldwork activities](https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography-undergraduate/doc/field-trips-1), where you’ll experience ‘real world’ learning that’ll advance your research, project planning and teamwork skills whilst gaining hands-on experience highly valued by future employers. Current destinations include Manchester, Wales, Ireland, Sicily, Bilbao and Helsinki. * Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate by undertaking an optional careers module. Many of our students also undertake a year in industry during their studies, or opt for our final year work placement module. Our close industry links and also the support provided by our faculty employment team have meant previous students have secured placements at organisations such as Mercedes-Benz, Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever, The Bank of England and National Rail. * Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across many universities worldwide. * Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society [GeogSoc](https://engage.luu.org.uk/groups/4YF/geography) , which gives you the chance to meet like-minded students who share your passion for geography. The society organises a range of social activities and trips, and has football and netball teams in the University’s intramural league.
A Level: AAA | AAA We do not require Economics or Geography. | Scottish Higher | AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in an Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers, or AAAAAA in Highers. To include accepted subjects. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above. The A2HE diploma must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 A minimum of English Language at grade 6 (B) and Mathematics at 7 (A), or an equivalent English language and Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 6,6,6 at higher level | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*DD | D*DD in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels. The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) | AAAAAA/H2H2H2H2H2H2 including accepted subjects. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | D3, D3, D3
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