Our BA Economics concentrates on the fundamental theories and techniques to help you build a successful career in this competitive field. Taking in historic and current, domestic and international perspectives, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the subject at all levels.
**Year 1**
In the first year, in addition to the compulsory modules, you will be able to choose three further optional modules from a selection of economics modules and have the opportunity to take a module from another department, which could be a foreign language.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you study compulsory modules investigating core issues in economics, and you will be able to choose three further optional modules from a selection of economics modules, and have the opportunity to take a module from another department, which could be a foreign language. Furthermore, you will acquire numerous subject skills which enable you to interpret economic theory and data.
It may be possible to spend the third term of your second year studying economics modules at either the University of Trento or the University of Pisa. Students who choose this option study five Durham modules before going to Italy for the Easter term. The Durham May/June examinations are taken whilst in Italy.
**Year 3**
In the third year, you study a compulsory double module in which you write a Dissertation. The Dissertation module allows you to analyse, in great depth, your choice of research question in Economics. In addition, you study four optional modules from a list of optional economics related modules, as well as one module from another department, which could include a foreign language.
**Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2022.**
**Placement Year**
You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/studyoptions/
Course Details - Modules
**Year 1**
In the first year, in addition to the compulsory modules, you will be able to choose three further optional modules from a selection of economics modules and have the opportunity to take a module from another department, which could be a foreign language.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you study compulsory modules investigating core issues in economics, and you will be able to choose three further optional modules from a selection of economics modules and have the opportunity to take a module from another department, which could be a foreign language. Furthermore, you will acquire numerous subject skills which enable you to interpret economic theory and data.
It may be possible to spend the third term of your second year studying economics modules at the University of Pisa. Students who choose this option study five Durham modules before going to Italy for the Easter term. The Durham May/June examinations are taken whilst in Italy.
**Year 3**
In the third year, you study a compulsory double module in which you write a Dissertation. The Dissertation module allows you to analyse, in great depth, your choice of research question in Economics. In addition, you study four optional modules from a list of optional economics related modules, as well as one module from another department, which could include a foreign language.
**Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2022.**
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
L100
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
Collingwood College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics at grade D.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics at grade A.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Information:
Applicants are encouraged to avoid studying both Economics and Business Studies.
A-Level Economics is not required though for anyone taking this subject this will form part of the offer made to you.
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A-Levels.
Offers are normally based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of merit.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
A-level Maths Grade A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Advanced Higher Mathematics at grade A.
Advanced Higher Statistics is not accepted as a substitute for AH Mathematics. If both of these subjects are taken at this level then a further Advanced Higher is necessary.
Eighteen points (6, 6, 6) at Higher Level to include Mathematics or Standard Level grade 7. Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation at Higher or Standard Level are accepted. Mathematical Studies at Standard Level is not accepted.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
A-level Maths Grade A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics at grade H2.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics at grade D3.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level ABB including an A in Mathematics (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
Durham University welcomes applications from all students irrespective of background. We encourage the recruitment of academically well-qualified and highly motivated students, who are non-native speakers of English, whose full potential can be realised with a limited amount of English Language training either prior to entry or through pre-sessional and/or in-sessional courses.
It is the normal expectation that candidates for admission should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, whether via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification or by attendance on an appropriate pre-sessional course.
Acceptable evidence and levels required can be viewed by following the link provided.
