BA Economics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics, an economics degree centred on the study of pure and applied economic theory and policy. Core topics include Statistics. Students gain access to extensive statistical databases and software through the Faculty of Economics. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Quantitative Methods in Economics. The second year advances analytical abilities with modules including Theory and Practice of Econometrics I, International Trade and Development, and Mathematics and Statistics for Economists. In the final year, students tackle advanced concepts through modules such as Microeconomic Principles and Problems, Macroeconomic Principles and Problems, and Political Economics. Optional study and further specialisation are supported by a range of advanced papers spanning areas like Banking and Finance, Public Economics, and The Economics of Developing Countries.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level To apply to any of our Colleges for Economics, you will need an A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in: Mathematics If you’re studying IB, we ask for Analysis and Approaches for this course. If this isn’t an option at your school, please contact your shortlisted College(s) for advice.
What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 64%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Other qualifications: 11%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods in Economics, an introduction to the use of mathematical and statistical techniques in economics
- Economics and applied social science
- Economic History
- supply and demand
- the role of prices and markets
- employment
- inflation
- the operation of financial institutions
- monetary policy
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Theory and Practice of Econometrics I
- International Trade and Development
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economists
- Labour
- Modern Societies
- The Modern State and its Alternatives
- International Conflict, Order and Justice
- History and Philosophy of Economics, also available as an optional paper in the third year
- World Depression in the Interwar Years
- acquire a knowledge and understanding of a range of key topics and analytical techniques in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory
- develop knowledge of key econometric techniques
- learn the IT skills needed to undertake a project in applied econometrics
- Microeconomic Principles and Problems
- Macroeconomic Principles and Problems
- Economic Theory and Analysis
- Political Economics
- Banking and Finance
- Public Economics
- The Economics of Developing Countries
- Industry
- Theory and Practice of Econometrics II
- Global Capitalism
- International Trade and Development
- History and Philosophy of Economics, also available as an optional paper in the second year
- World Depression in the Interwar Years
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at University of Cambridge earn?
The median salary is £50,000 after 15 months, £59,500 after 3 years, £89,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £54,000 and £145,000. The £89,500 median after five years is £41,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Cambridge do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics at University of Cambridge?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics at University of Cambridge?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 41 points in the IB. The average entrant had 221 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Economics at University of Cambridge?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.