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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Sandwich
SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Sandwich
SEP-24
4 Years
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On our BSc (Hons) Economics course you will acquire skills highly sought-after in today’s challenging economic environment, as private and public organisations strive to solve increasingly complex problems.Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights. All academics within our School of Economics are research-active and some are advisers to world-renowned organisations.We are ranked 19th in the UK for Economics by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 16th in the UK by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry. We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
What you will studyOn our BSc (Hons) Economics course, you’ll study the economic behaviour of individuals, firms and governments, which together make up our society. You’ll analyse in detail the separate activity of these components. You’ll also study how they interact with one another, both at a national and at an international level.You will develop a wide variety of specialist skills and examine a range of topical questions that are central to modern economies.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Overall:AAB Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Overall:AAABB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - A. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Overall:AAB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - A. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit, and A level Mathematics grade B.
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
GCSE English Language at Grade C (4). Additionally, GCSE Mathematics at Grade A (7) (or equivalent) is usually required but applicants with GCSE Maths at Grade B (6) and GCSE Physics or Chemistry at grade A (7) are also encouraged to apply. Applicants with GCSE Maths B (6) and a Level 3 Core Maths qualification at grade B or A-level Economics A-level grade B (achieved or predicted) will also be considered.Applicants must have achieved the required GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Overall:34GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.
Overall:DDD
Overall:Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
Professional training - £1,850
£22,000 per year
Students from EU
Professional training - £1,850
£22,000 per year
Students from International
Professional training - £1,850
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