BA History and Economics
About this course
BA in History and Economics, an economics and history degree combining analytical methods and historical analysis. Core topics include Historical Research. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through Introductory Economics, European and World History, Approaches to History; Historiography: Tacitus to Weber; Foreign Texts, and Industrialization in Britain and France 1750-1870. The first year covers core economic principles and historical methods, featuring compulsory work in Introductory Economics alongside a selection of history papers. Students examine microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistical methods through economics papers shared with related programmes. Historical studies introduce methodological approaches through historiography and source work. Further options in subsequent years allow specialisation in either economics or history according to individual academic interests.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 265 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 57%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Economics
- European and World History (four options available)
- Approaches to History; Historiography: Tacitus to Weber; Foreign Texts
- Industrialization in Britain and France 1750-1870 (or any other History Optional Subject; choice of around 25)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Economics at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £69,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA History and Economics at University of Oxford do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Economics at University of Oxford?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History and Economics at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History and Economics at University of Oxford?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.