Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in History and Economics - Including Placement Year 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. USD27,432.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Learning economics gives you deeper insight into how the world works, helping you comprehend economic systems, decision-making processes, the causes of financial downturns, and potential remedies. The historical components of the program enhance these studies by sharpening your capacity to process, interpret, and evaluate diverse information and perspectives. Together, we push academic frontiers and develop innovative approaches to worldwide challenges.
This program equally balances history and economics coursework, covering subjects such as:
statistical analysis techniques, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, global economic history, colonial impacts, social disparities, and cultural diversity
Graduates of our BA in History and Economics acquire valuable analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities that employers highly prize. You'll develop cultural awareness, adaptability to new concepts, and rapid comprehension of complex systems - all skills that translate well across professional fields.
Our alumni pursue successful careers in various sectors, including financial services, education, cultural preservation, business leadership, government roles, and financial management.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
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 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 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 C/4 or above or 4 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