Economics, BA (Hons)

Economics at Cambridge

Our course provides a sound understanding of core, pure and applied economics.

You study economics in considerable depth, while also using ideas and techniques from many other disciplines including:

• mathematics
• statistics
• history
• sociology
• politics

Facilities and resources

Past and present Faculty members, such as Alfred Marshall and John Maynard Keynes, have played a major role in the subject’s development.

Several members of our Faculty have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics, including Sir John Hicks, James Meade, Sir Richard Stone, Sir James Mirrlees and Amartya Sen.

We are committed to using economics to improve public policy. Recent staff have been active on the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England the Competition Commission.

They also advise international agencies such as the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development.

Our Faculty of Economics facilities include:

• access to an extensive range of statistical databases and software
• the Marshall Library of Economics, which holds a comprehensive collection of books, journals and other papers in economics
• the student-run Marshall Society, which organises social events and informal lectures from distinguished visiting speakers

You'll also have access to the impressive Cambridge University Library, one of the world’s oldest university libraries.

Watch the video to find out what a day in the life of a Cambridge Economics student is like:

Course costs

When you go to university, you’ll need to consider two main costs – your tuition fees and your living costs (sometimes referred to as maintenance costs).

Your living costs will include costs related to your studies that are not covered by your tuition fees. There are some general study costs that will apply for all students – you can find details of these costs here.

Other additional course costs for Economics are detailed below. If you have any queries about resources/materials, please contact the Faculty.

Equipment

• University approved scientific calculator: CASIO FX570, CASIO FX115 or CASIO FX991. Estimated cost £20.

Your future career

As an Economics graduate, you will communicate well. You will have the skills to understand complex arguments and analyse practical issues and data.

These skills are valuable in many careers, particularly professional, financial and managerial occupations. They also provide a helpful foundation for many Masters’ degree courses.

Many graduates go on to professional training in:

• chartered accountancy
• actuarial work and similar fields

Other graduates go on to work as professional economists in:

• financial institutions
• industry
• government and management consultancy