Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Economics)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Field of Study:
£23,340/Yr
£23,340 /Yr
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus and honours program.
- Economics course provides a rounded, rigorous education in economics that is valuable for a wide range of career paths and provides a sound understanding of core, pure, and applied economics.
- Teaching is provided through lectures, classes, and supervisions and students can expect between 10 and 15 lectures each week in the first year.
- Assessment is mainly through formal written examinations that take place at the end of each year, and the compulsory dissertation in Part IIB.
- Typically, students have one three-hour exam for each paper covered that year.
- In Part I, the British Economic History paper is assessed via an exam paper and a project. There is also a project within the Econometrics paper in Part IIA.
- The compulsory courses of the program are:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods in Economics
- Political and Social Aspects of Economics
- British Economic History
- The research in the faculty is based on a number of research groups, each of which has its own seminar series.
- Students get the facilities to access an extensive range of statistical databases and software, and the Marshall Library of Economics, which holds a comprehensive collection of books, journals, and other papers in economics.
- Students also get the opportunities to do some post-graduates program such as:
- Advanced Diploma in Economics
- MPhil in Economics
- MPhil in Economic Research
- MPhil in Finance and Economics
- CPGS/PhD
- At Cambridge, students develop skills in understanding complex arguments, analysis of practical issues and of data, and effective communication.
- Many graduates go on to professional training in chartered accountancy, actuarial work, and similar fields.
- Others are employed by financial institutions, or as professional economists in the industry, government, and management consultancy.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| UCAS Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £23340 (GBP 23340) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
| Total Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £30673 (GBP 30673) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are expected to have Mathematics to A-level (A* or A grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), Higher Level in the IB (40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level), or another equivalent.
- Students have A Level/IB Higher Level Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced – accepted with a minimum overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185, plus an assessment by the Language Centre.
- Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency – accepted with a minimum overall score of 200, with no element lower than 185.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students studying towards Class XII will be expected to be on course to attain at a very high level in relevant subjects. Grades expected to depend on the Board with which they are studying.
- CISCE and NIOS - Students will require scores of 90% or higher in five or more relevant subjects
- CBSE - Students will require five or more A1 grades in relevant subjects
- State Boards - Students will be considered on a case by case basis. Students will typically require scores of 95% or equivalent in five or more relevant subjects.
Offers for Class XII Students will be made conditional on achievement in Class XII and additional qualification, with different routes available depending on the Cambridge course for which they are applying. Details are given below about the offer levels for the levels to be achieved in addition to the above performance in Class XII.
- College Board Advanced Placement Tests - offers for all Cambridge courses may be made conditional on achieving grades of 5 in five or more AP Tests
- IIT-JEE (Advanced) - offers for Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Natural Sciences (Physical) may be made conditional on a rank of <2000 in the IIT JEE (Advanced)
- STEP - offers for Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics may be conditional on achievement in STEP.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the courses are:
- Professional Economist
- Financial Risk Analyst
- Data Analyst (Banking Sector)
- Financial Planner (Banking Sector)
- Financial Controller
- Financial Economist
- Economic Researcher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Khattar Harrison Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,744/Yr$5,744 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 5,624/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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