BA Economics
Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below. A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. All applicants will need to hold GCSE passes at Grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English and Mathematics. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics, available over three years full time or four years with a professional placement year. The course uses portfolio-style assessments and small group teaching. Students select their own research topics and project formats, with modules designed to build from foundational to applied economic thinking.