BA (Hons) Economics at University of Cambridge

Economics at Cambridge gives you an understanding of core, pure and applied economics. Study a range of different topics, including supply and demand, the role of prices and markets, employment, inflation, the operation of financial institutions and monetary policy.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Economics  |  Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Part I): You get an introduction to the subject, a common core of knowledge which can subsequently be extended. Year 2 (Part IIA): You take 3 compulsory papers: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Theory and Practice of Econometrics I, You also take one optional paper, chosen from:. Year 3 (Part IIB): You take 2 compulsory papers: Microeconomic Principles and Problems, Macroeconomic Principles and Problems, You also take 2 optional papers and write a compulsory dissertation of 7,500 words., Optional papers can vary from year to year. Recent examples include:.

Career pathways

As an Economics graduate, you will communicate well. You will have the skills to understand complex arguments and analyse practical issues and data. These skills are valuable in many careers, particularly professional, financial and managerial occupations. They also provide a helpful foundation for many Master's degree courses.

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