Course Summary

At Essex we push the frontiers of accepted wisdom, critically examining the decisions of individuals, the strategies of firms, and the policies of governments to understand and challenge the standard paradigms of economics. On this course, you build a thorough understanding of the key areas of economics from first-year undergraduate to post-graduate level. Throughout the course you will study modern macroeconomics and microeconomics with applications to policy, as well as econometric methods and the use of data. Within and beyond these core areas you will study topics such as: - Strategic behaviour - Public choice - Labour markets - Fiscal and monetary policy - Theories of growth

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: LA31

Institution code: E70

Campus Name: Colchester Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including Standard Level Maths/Maths Studies grade 5, if not taken at Higher Level. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 5 in IB Middle Years Maths. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level.

In addition all applicants require GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 or above (or equivalent).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 40%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 17700.0 Year 1
International 17700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees displayed are for 2021-22 entry. Fees will increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.

Provider information

Wivenhoe Park
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Colchester
CO4 3SQ

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