Economics

The BA in Economics has a distinguished history and offers a solid grounding in core, pure and applied economics, whilst simultaneously exposing students to ideas and approaches from other disciplines. Cambridge Economists are highly employable and enter a variety of careers in finance, government and management consultancy, as well as professional training in accountancy and actuarial work.

Further information about the course can be found on the Faculty and University websites.

Typical offers require

• A Level: A*A*A
• IB: 40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level 

For other qualifications, see the main entrance requirements pages on the University website.

Course Requirements

• A Level/IB Higher Level (or equivalent) Mathematics*.
• A Level applicants are encouraged to take A Level Further Mathematics if available.

* IB applicants starting the new IB Mathematics syllabus are expected to take IB Higher Level 'Analysis and Approaches' for any course where Mathematics is a requirement. If this option is not available at your school, please contact us. 

Mature students and those taking other qualifications are encouraged to contact our Admissions Office, to discuss the entry requirements for their qualifications.

Number of students 

We aim to admit around five students per year.

Admissions Assessment

• All applicants are required to take the pre-interview written assessment for Economics at an authorised centre local to them (for a lot of applicants, this will be their school/college).
• Further details about the written assessment can be found on the University website here.

Written Work

Applicants are not typically asked to submit examples of written work. 

For more information:

• Read our FAQs

• Contact our Admissions Office.