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Bachelor of Arts in Economics - BAEcon
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts in Economics - BAEcon
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Select a an exam type
The BA(Econ) is an interdisciplinary course allowing you to specialise in Economics along with other social science units such as philosophy, politics, and sociology.You have the flexibility to either delve into technical units in Economics such as Econometrics and Mathematical Economics or combine Economics units covering inequality and climate change with social science units. This will enable you to develop a well-rounded understanding on social issues.The Development Studies pathway is taught by experts in Economics, Politics, Sociology, Social Anthropology, and Social Statistics.The course offers a rich and coherent basis for understanding the processes and solutions to the problems of development.It is an interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the issues, problems and policy options facing the development world, such as: inequalitypoverty hunger wellbeing.Economics, Development Studies, and all joint social science pathways share a common first year, allowing you to switch to a different pathway should you discover interests in other social sciences.Duration - 3 or 4 yearsStudy abroadProfessional Experience Year
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A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
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Access to HE Diploma:
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AS:
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3D3D3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
D*D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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£31,000 per year
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