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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Designed for those with an interest in exploring modern financial systems and statistical analysis, this highly specialised degree offers a firm foundation in economic and financial theory and develops the valuable analytical and quantitative skills required by the financial services industry.
Studying real-life data you will gain an appreciation and understanding of the advanced statistical methods that professional economists use to model the economy and you will learn to test these theories against evidence, becoming fully competent in data-based research.
Course content
This comprehensive degree provides you with an understanding of econometrics, allowing you to develop analytical and interpretative skills, within the broader study of economics and finance. Based in one of the largest Economics departments in the UK and with the majority of our economics staff research-active you will benefit from learning with those at the cutting-edge of their subjects.
The first year of our economics courses introduce the key areas that underpin the rest of the course. In Years 2 and 3 you will consolidate and expand upon this knowledge via a series of core and option study modules which have been developed to give you a thorough understanding of the subject and enable you to tailor the degree to fit your academic and career interests.
Teaching and assessment
You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Careers and skills
Career prospects for York graduates are excellent. This specialised course has been developed to meet the needs of the financial industries and government and provide you with the skills you need to succeed.
Career opportunities
We have one of the strongest graduate employment records in the sector with graduates going on to work in:
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
35 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A - B Grades / Points required
Essential Subjects:Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade B is essential.
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Mathematics-related units.
Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at grade M2 is essential.
If you achieve A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics .
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade B is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Mathematics equivalent.
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) at grade B is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Mathematics equivalent.
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£25,800 per year
Students from EU
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£25,800 per year
Students from International
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