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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Colchester Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Colchester Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
Explore the driving forces behind human behaviour. Discover how human psychology can guide people to make economic decisions. How do people get in debt? Why do people choose to get a mortgage rather than rent? Why did the economic crisis affect the UK more than the US? Economics at Essex explores how economics relates to the real world and asks the difficult questions.On BSc Economics with Psychology you develop key mathematical skills and explore how you can use data to interpret the global economy, economic drivers behind human behaviour and the human mind. Through combining economics with psychology you gain a deepened knowledge as to why individuals are not always behaving in their own best interests. Understanding this and the frameworks of behavioural economics can help policymakers create environments that nudge people towards making wiser decisions and healthier lives.Studying this course you will explore a wide variety of topics across economics and also have the opportunity to include some modules of psychology. Topics include:- Macroeconomics- Behavioural economics- Mathematical methods in economics- Personality and individual differences- Social psychologyOur Department of Psychology provide one of the most immersive experiences of studying the human mind in the UK. You have the opportunity to work alongside researchers with our Research Experience Scheme (RES) and gain hands on experience in our dedicated psychology labs.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:6,M:39 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 - 30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.Including Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies grade 5 or above (if not taken at Higher Level). Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or above or 5 in IB Middle Years Maths.We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMMor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levelsEntry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£20,500 per year
Students from EU
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£20,500 per year
Students from International
£20500 Per year
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