Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Economics with Psychology - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,453.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BA in Economics with Psychology explores the world economy, the psychological factors influencing economic behavior, and cognitive processes, offering dual approaches to examining decision-making. This program provides greater flexibility through elective courses, enabling you to customize your degree based on your academic interests. By merging economics with psychology, you'll develop a deeper understanding of why people don't always act rationally. Grasping these behavioral economics principles equips policymakers to design systems that guide individuals toward better choices and improved well-being.
Employers increasingly seek economists capable of analytical reasoning, data interpretation, and solving real-world challenges. This degree enhances your career prospects, bringing you closer to your ideal profession or advanced studies after graduation.
Graduates are highly sought after across diverse industries, securing roles in financial analysis, leadership, government services, and accounting.
Our alumni have joined prestigious organizations such as: Bank of England, Barclays Capital
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics B/5
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 5, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 5 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or above or 5 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
20,500