Economics with Placement Year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Economics with Placement Year BSc (Hons)

Economics is at the heart of decision-making across every aspect of society. From individuals and businesses to public bodies and multinational organisations, economists examine available resources to work out how they can be used efficiently and effectively.

The BSc Economics (with placement year) has been developed to meet the needs of the business world and equip you with the skills to succeed in a range of industries. As well as preparing you for a career in the financial services sector, the critical and analytical skills developed during the degree provide a springboa...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Durham City

Course Address
Palatine Centre
Durham
DH1 3HP

Application Details

Course Code

L106

Institution Code

D86

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

Offers are normally based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of merit. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A-level Maths Grade A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

38

Eighteen points (6, 6, 6) at Higher Level to include Mathematics or Standard Level grade 7. Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation at Higher or Standard Level are accepted. Mathematical Studies at Standard Level is not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A-level Maths Grade A.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics at grade H1.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

D*DD

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics at grade D.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,A

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Advanced Higher Mathematics at grade A. Advanced Higher Statistics is not accepted as a substitute for AH Mathematics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2,D3,D3

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics at grade D3.

Extended Project

Not Accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Not Accepted

A level

A*,A,A

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics at grade A.

T Level

At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds.  We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £29,500

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