Economics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Economics BSc (Hons)

‌Economics is at play every day, in all areas of our lives.

Whether it’s the global implications of the Euro crisis, fluctuations in employment or even the price of milk in the supermarket, economics is the driving force.
Many of our lecturers are recognised for their ‘internationally excellent’ research into economics and its application to the real world. This research-led approach will give you a valuable insight into the ways in which financial decisions affect individuals, businesses and societies on a local and global level.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD

Application Details

Course Code

L100

Institution Code

Y50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Mathematics-related units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential.

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

DDD

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A-Level Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Mathematics equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A-Level Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Mathematics equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project

A

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.

A level

A,A,B

Essential Subjects: A-Level Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential.

T Level

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

A

B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

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