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Year of entry: 2019
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VL11
Y50
3 years full-time (plus optional placement year)
AAA (full entry requirements)
September 2019 (term dates)
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Book nowEconomics uses theory and empirical evidence to explain the dynamism of economic systems. History seeks to understand social, political, and intellectual shifts as well as to determine the causes and consequences of economic trends.
Our BA History and Economics brings these disciplines together, teaching you to use the past to examine economic problems societies face today.
You'll join two highly-performing research intensive departments and graduate as a critical thinker, effective communicator and creative and analytical problem solver.
You'll study 360 credits during your course - 120 credits during each year. You'll normally take half of your credits in History and half in Economics.
Your modules in History progress from broad to specialised topics. Core modules in the first year introduce you to the broad sweep of history across time and place and historical problems. You develop this in the following years, which cultivate expertise, leading up to your 10,000-word dissertation.
In Economics, you'll be introduced to key topics during Year 1. Years 2 and 3 will enable you to consolidate and expand upon this knowledge via a series of study modules which have been developed to give you a thorough understanding of the subject.
You can apply to study abroad during your second year, for the whole year or just a term.
Your first year introduces several economic theories, in addition to covering basic historical perspectives on markets and economic trends.
Choose one of the following:
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.
This module will:
Your second year focuses on important domestic and international economic concepts. You'll connect these ideas with an in-depth look into a specific historical period of your choice.
You'll study one core module (10 credits):
You'll choose one Histories and Contexts module (20 credits). You'll typically be able to choose from around eight options:
You'll also choose one Explorations module (30 credits). We usually offer around 18 options for you to choose from:
Choose one of the following:
Your final year of the History and Economics degree focuses on an advanced look into historical topics and looks to identify specific patterns throughout history.
You'll choose a Special Subject module (40 credits), typically from around 16 options. These are an advanced, source-based course on specific historical topic, taught through seminars. You'll also complete your dissertation.
You may choose to complete the History Dissertation (40 credits), although this is not compulsory.
You'll also choose between two and four Economics modules (20 credits each).
You may only choose a maximum of one module from each letter below:
A: Microeconomics 3 or Alternative Perspectives in Economics
B: Macroeconomics III or Applied Economics
C: Mathematical Economics, Applied Econometrics or International Economics
D: Monetary Economics, Econometric Methods for Research or Industrial Economics
E: Principles of Corporate Finance and Derivative Securities, International Economic Growth & Development, Experimental Economics or Economics of Social Policy
F: The Structure & Regulation of Financial Markets or Political Economics
G: Financial & Time Series Econometrics, Bubbles, Panics and Crashes or Health Economics
Please note, modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
The fees and funding figures below are based on data from 2018 entry. If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.
UK/EU or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK, EU or international student.
For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.
We offer a number of scholarships to help cover tuition fees and living costs.
You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers accommodation costs and estimated social costs.
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You’ll work with worldâleading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
We focus on small-group teaching that is interactive and engaging. This includes lecturers, seminars, discussion groups, specialist workshops and field trips.
As a guide, students on this course typically spend their time as follows:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures and seminars | 192 hours | 192 hours | 180 hours |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17.
The rest of your time on the course will be spent on independent study. This may include preparation for lectures and seminars, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.
Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours will vary from person to person. In UK higher education the expectation is that full-time students will spend 1200 hours a year learning.
You will be based in both the Department of History on Campus West. Most teaching will be nearby.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Your first-year work doesn't contribute toward your final marks. We recognise that students are only beginning to develop over the course of their degree.
From Year 2 onward, formal assessments contribute toward your degree. In your third year, your 10,000-word dissertation focuses on a specific topic of your choice.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exams | 71% | 75% | 83% |
| Coursework | 29% | 25% | 17% |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17.
The History and Economics degree develops skills that are highly valued by employers. Our graduates are adept at engaging in argument and proposing alternative solutions. The mix of abstract thought and quantitative techniques develops excellent technical skills for solving complex problems.
Our graduates have gone on to work in sectors such as:
You'll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills. These include:
| Qualification | Typical offer |
|---|---|
| A levels | A levels
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| Access to Higher Education Diploma | Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History-related units and 6 credits at Merit or higher. We strongly recommend some Level 3 units be taken in mathematical subjects. |
| BTEC | BTEC National Extended Diploma (QCF): DDD. We accept a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels. An additional A Level or equivalent qualification in either History or Classical Civilisation is required alongside any BTEC qualification. |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3, D3, D3 including History Mathematics is strongly recommended Accepted in conjunction with A levels |
| European Baccalaureate | 85 per cent overall, including 85 per cent in History |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points, including Grade 6 in History at Higher Level Higher Level Mathematics strongly recommended |
| Irish leaving Certificate | H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3, including H1 in History |
| Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers | AAAAA at Higher Level AA at Advanced Higher Level, including History Advanced Higher in Mathematics strongly recommended |
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all units
Pearson (Academic PTE): 61 overall with 51 in all parts
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Grade A
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
To apply to York, you will need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
All applications must be made through UCAS. You don't need to know a foreign language, but it may help for some third-year modules.
We encourage mature students to email the Admissions Tutor for consultation and advice. We also consider applications for deferred entry and requests, after taking up an offer, to take a gap year.
Get in touch if you have any questions
Department of Economics and Related Studies, Department of History
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