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BA (Hons) Economics with Psychology

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

On BA Economics with Psychology, you study the global economy, economic drivers behind human behavior, and the human mind; developing parallel methods of analyzing decision-making and cognition. The BA allows for further flexibility on optional modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests. Through combining economics with psychology you gain a deepened knowledge as to why individuals are not always behaving in their own best interests. Understanding this and the frameworks of behavioral economics can help policymakers create environments that nudge people toward making wiser decisions and healthier lives.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

GCSE: Mathematics B/5

A-levels: ABB

BTEC: DDD

IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655. 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.

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Please note that 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.

Access to HE Diploma: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: CORE

Introduction to Economics

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: CORE

Introduction to Quantitative Economics

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: CORE

Applied Psychology

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Methods of Economic Analysis

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Career Skills in Economics

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Macroeconomics (Intermediate)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Microeconomics (Intermediate)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Memory Attention and Language

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Seeing and Hearing

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Economics option from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Skills in Economics

(0 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Project: Economics

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Experimental Methods in Economics

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Introduction to Behavioural Economics

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

PS486-6-AU or PS489-6-SP or PS490-6-SP or PS491-6-SP or PS495-6-AU

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Economics option from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Skills in Economics

(0 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

If you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then we will assess your English language proficiency/ability at your interview or audition.

If your first language is not English and you are an international student that requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then you will need IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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