BA (Hons) History/Economics

Course overview

Learn how studying the past can help us predict market futures, Learn how studying the past can help us predict market futures

Key highlights

Explores how studying the past can help predict market futures
Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

GCSE: 7/A — to include Mathematics
A-level: AAA — to include including either History or Classical Civilisation
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 39 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History-related units and 6 credits at Merit or higher, plus Level 3 units in Mathematics. If you do not have Level 3 Mathematics units then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential
BTEC: DDD — to include with additional A Levels or equivalent qualifications in either History or Classical Civilisation
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, including 85% in History and 80% in Mathematics at either elementary or standard le

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Economist
Economic historian
Financial analyst
Policy analyst
Management consultant
Civil servant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £27,250

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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