BSc Economics
Introduction
BSc Economics is a Bachelor program taught at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 or 4 years) options.
The SOAS BSc Economics programme includes core modules with training in the programming language R. The degree also includes core modules and options, with assessment types that include multiple formats. SOAS states that the programme uses a pluralist approach to teaching economic theory and policy and focuses on real-world and regional economics.
Students take 120 credits composed of Core, Compulsory and Optional modules. SOAS states that the core modules are mandatory and must be passed in the year they are taken before the student can progress to the next year. The programme includes an option to take a professional placement module, and students may apply for an optional year abroad in their second year.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in BSc Economics at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London as pre-requiste for admission in BSc Economics.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
A Levels: ABB
- Contextualised offer: BBB
- Austria: Reifeprufungszeugnis / Maturazeugnis: four subjects at 1, 1, 2, 2
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Belgium: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs: 80% (8/10, 16/20) overall
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Bulgaria: Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie: 5.5 and 5.0 in two State Maturity Exams
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Canada: High School Diploma: 83% with 5 acceptable Grade 12 subjects (most territories). British Colombia: AAABB in Grade 12 subjects.
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- China: Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate + Gaokao: 80% overall in Gaokao PLUS 85% overall in Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (year 11 and 12)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Croatia: Matura Certificate: 5 overall with 5 in 2 Higher level subjects
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Cyprus: Apolytirion with 2 A-Levels: Apolytirion 18/20 + A-level grades AB
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Czech Republic: Matura Certificate: 1, 1, 2, 2
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Denmark: Studentereksamen; Hojere Forberedelseseksamen; Hojere Handelseksamen; Hojere Teknisk Eksamen: 10 plus 10, 10, 7 in three Level A subjects
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Estonia: Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus: 4.5 with 85%, 85%, and 80% in 3 state exams
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Finland: Ylioppilastukint / Studentexamen: four subjects at 6, 6, 6, 5
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- France: French Baccalaureat or Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB): 14/20
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Germany: Abitur: 1.6
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Greece: Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with Pan Hellenic exams: 18.5/20
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 554 in two electives and one core module (all other subjects grade 3)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Hungary: Matura (Erettségi): 5 overall
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Iceland: Stúdentspróf: 8
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- India: Standard XII: 80% (CBSE, CISCE, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & West Bengal boards), 85% (all other state boards)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Ireland: Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H1, H2, H2, H3
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Israel: Bagrut: Overall grade of 8-10, 85% with 3 subjects at 5-unit level
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Italy: Diploma Consequito con L’Esame di Stato: 85% overall
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Latvia: Certificate of General Secondary Education: 88% in four State subject exams
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Lithuania: Brandos Atestatas: 9/10 and 90%, 90%, 85% in three State Exams
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Malta: Advanced Matriculation Certificate: AA (Advanced) + BBB (Intermediate)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Netherlands: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs: Overall 7.5 with 8, 8, 8, 7 in four subjects
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Norway: Vitnemål vidergaende opplaering: 4.7 overall
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Poland: New Polish Matura: 80% in three Advanced Level subjects
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Portugal: Diploma de Ensino Secundario: overall 18/20
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Romania: Diploma de Bacalaureat: 9 overall
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Singapore: Polytechnic Diploma (Nanyang, Ngee Ann, Singapore, Temasek and Republic Polytechnic): GPA 3.5
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Slovakia: Maturitná skúška / Maturita / Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške: four subjects at 1, 1, 2, 2
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- South Africa: National Senior Certificate: 77766
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Spain: Curso de Orientación Universitaria / Título de Bachillerato: 8
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Sweden: Slutbetyg / Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan: A in 1500 credits and no grades below D / 18.5 / mainly A overall (MVG/VG)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Switzerland: Federal Maturity Certificate: 4.7
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Tanzania: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education: ACSE with AAB in 3 principle subjects
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Trinidad and Tobago: CAPE: Six CAPE units with grade 2 (+two double-unit courses = grade 2)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- Turkey: Lise Diplomasi: 80-85% (depending on high school)
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
- USA: High School Diploma plus ACT, SAT, or AP exams: High School Diploma GPA 3.2 plus SAT 1300 or ACT 29 and 2 AP's at 5,4/ 3 AP's at 5,4,4 or High School Diploma GPA of 3.4 plus 2 AP's at 5,4 or 3 AP's at 5,4,4 or High School Diploma GPA of 3.5 plus SAT 1340 or ACT 30 or 2-year Associate degree GPA 3.2
- A Level equivalent: AAB
- Contextualised offer: ABB
Subject required: minimum grade B in A Level maths or equivalent.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/bsc-economics
Scholarships
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.