BA in Economics
Our BA Economics concentrates on the fundamental theories and techniques to help you build a successful career in this competitive field. Taking in historic and current, domestic and international perspectives, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the subject at all levels.
Year 1
In the first year, in addition to the compulsory modules of Principles of Economics, Economic Methods, and The World Economy, you choose three further optional modules from a selection that currently includes:
- Accounting and Finance in Business
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- Introduction to the History of Economic Thought
- A module is chosen from another department, which could include a foreign language
Year 2
In the second year, you study three compulsory modules investigating Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Economic Data Analysis, and choose three optional modules from a selection that currently includes:
- Behavioral and Experimental Economics
- Business Competition
- Corporate Finance
- Economics of Social Policy
- European Economics
- Intermediate Methods for Economics and Finance
- One module from another department, which could include a foreign language
You could spend the third term of your second year studying economics modules at either the University of Trento or the University of Pisa. Students who choose this option study five Durham modules before going to Italy for the Easter term. The Durham May/June examinations are taken whilst in Italy.
Year 3
In the third year, you study a compulsory double module in which you write a Dissertation. In addition, you study four optional modules from a selection that currently includes:
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
- Advanced Microeconomic Theory
- Applied Econometrics
- Development of Economics
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- History of Economic Thought
- Industrial Organisation
- International Economics
- Labour Economics
- Monetary Economics
- Public Economics
- Security Investment Analysis
- Game Theory and Applications
- Post-Keynesian Economics
- One module from another department, which could include a foreign language
Options Available:-
- 4 Year With Foundation Year
- 4 Year with Placement Year
- 4 Year With Study Abroad
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our students graduate with subject-specific knowledge such as economic theory and data analysis, as well as the commercial awareness, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers across the world. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career possibilities in the economics and finance sector and beyond.
Our focus on employability stretches beyond the classroom. You will benefit from events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From employer talks and interview advice to business-tailored careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals.
Previous Economics graduates have gone on to work for global innovators and leaders in their sector including Ernst and Young, Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, PwC, JP Morgan and for government departments such as the National Audit Office, HMRC and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.
- Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
- Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
- Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
- Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
- The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to:
- MBA program
- The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5.
- International Foundation Year
- The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills.
- Other programs
- If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University.
- The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program.
- Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.
- Course Code: L100
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
82800 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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