This degree investigates the international importance of the Asia Pacific Region and grants you knowledge of the economic issues arising in business and public society. You will gain transferable presentational and analytical skills as you study the economy, politics, and history of the Asia Pacific region and engage with theoretical and practical problems relating to finance and the economy. You will also specialise in subjects ranging from Japan’s International Relations to Business Economics. The University of Leeds offers the widest choice of Joint Honours combinations in the UK - over 250 programmes. So if you have enjoyed two subjects equally at school/college or would like to combine your favourite subject with a new area of study, then joint honours at Leeds may be for you. Joint honours students study the same core topics as their single honours friends, but are required to choose fewer options and electives. This is to allow space in their timetable for both 'halves' of their degree. The intellectual range of such a degree, together with the organisational skill in combining two subject areas makes you very attractive to employers. Our courses allow you to study your chosen subjects in depth, and to graduate with an honours degree covering two disciplines.

Graduates of Asia Pacific Studies and Economics at Leeds have highly developed analytical, communication and problem solving skills which are greatly valued by all graduate employers. These qualities, along with their strong organisational and research skills, plus their ability to work both independently and as part of a team, make them very attractive to a wide range of employers. Our graduates have gone on to succeed in career areas such as management, business and finance, charity work, journalism, the media, education and the civil service. Many of our graduates also progress to postgraduate study. Joint Honours degrees are also excellent preparation for a PGCE, as they provide specialist knowledge in two subjects. The University’s “Leeds for Life” scheme will help you to get the most out of your time at University by supporting your personal and academic development. Through the scheme, you will develop the skills and attributes to help you succeed academically and impress potential employers. Everything you get involved in at Leeds will link to your future employability: part-time work, involvement in societies and volunteering all appeal to employers.