BSc (Hons) Economics and Econometrics

Course overview

Develop the mathematical and statistical skills to advise businesses on economic policies, predict patterns of behaviour and reduce the risks involved in financial decision making., Develop the analytical skills to unlock value in economic data

Key highlights

Builds mathematical and statistical skills for advising businesses on economic policy
Trains you to predict patterns of economic behaviour
Develops techniques to reduce risk in financial decision making
Teaches analytical skills to unlock value in economic data

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 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 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 Highers, where

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
Econometrician
Economic consultant
Data analyst
Financial risk analyst
Statistician

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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