University of York

BSc (Hons) Economics and Philosophy

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Hone your analytical skills on the complex intersection of economics, human nature and our place in the world

Key highlights

  • Explores the intersection of economics, human nature and our place in the world
  • Develops strong analytical skills across two complementary disciplines

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics
  • Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher plus Level 3 units in Mathematics or in conjunction with an alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
  • BTEC: DDD — to include including Mathematics or in conjunction with an acceptable alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
  • International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall including 80% in Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 35 — with a minimum grade of 5 points in Higher level or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations
  • T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken
  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - B in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced High

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
  • Policy Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Civil Service Fast Streamer
  • Research Analyst

Cost of study

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

Admission

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