BSc (Hons) Economics

Course overview

Whether it’s the global implications of the Euro crisis, fluctuations in employment or even the price of milk in the supermarket, economics is the driving force., Lay the foundation for a career with global impact

Key highlights

Explores real issues from the Euro crisis to employment and consumer prices

Entry requirements

GCSE: 7/A — to include Mathematics
A-level: AAB — A levels: AAB. A level Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential.
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 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 — BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level/GCSE Mathematics equivalent.
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall including 80% in Mathematics at either elementary or standard level
International Baccalaureate: 35 — 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) is preferred, but not essential

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
Financial analyst
Economic consultant
Policy analyst
Data analyst
Investment banking analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £27,500

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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