A joint degree in history and economics provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together.
While economics is concerned with the mechanisms and incentives affecting resource allocation, history adds its concerns with wider political and other sources of change.
History provides specific insights into why change occurs when it does. It also emphasises the differing contexts in which ideas emerge and in which they are used.
You will have the opportunity to develop your qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills.
It will als...
A joint degree in history and economics provides a rare opportunity to study these two disciplines together. <br/><br/>While economics is concerned with the mechanisms and incentives affecting resource allocation, history adds its concerns with wider political and other sources of change. <br/><br/>History provides specific insights into why change occurs when it does. It also emphasises the differing contexts in which ideas emerge and in which they are used. <br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to develop your qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills.<br/><br/>It will also see you combine the conceptual and mathematical approaches of economics with the contextual and archival approaches of history.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V200
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme39 39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL). A levelA*,A,A A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B, or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |