7th October 2022

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A level additional information

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You will also need A* or Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics.

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You will also need grade A*/8 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

IB level additional information

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You will also need A* or Grade 8 in GCSE Maths, or 5 in Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). If you do not meet these Maths requirements you must be taking Maths at Higher Level in the IB.

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You will also need grade A*/ 8 in GCSE Maths, or 5 in IB Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). If you do not meet these Maths requirements you must be taking Maths at Higher Level in the IB. You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Level English B or grade 6 in Standard Level English B.

IB contextual offer information

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We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 37 including 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). See if you’re eligible.

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We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 36 including 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). See if you’re eligible.

BTEC

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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels.

You will also need A* or Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics.

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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels.

You will also need grade A*/8 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

12th September 2022

We have amended the teaching section to include important updates.

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Teaching

You will have a combination of lectures, and small group support and feedback classes.

Our guest lectures also enable you to learn from and interact with leading business and policymaking figures, and our research-led teaching exposes you to new thinking from the very start.

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Class sizes

Your lecture size will naturally vary, especially for the optional modules, but also for core lectures. Some of the larger modules may have 150-500 students in them. You will then typically have weekly support and feedback classes with around 15-20 students.

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Typical contact hours

You will receive approximately 3 hours of contact time per day, making 15 hours on average per week.

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Teaching

You will have a combination of lectures, and small group support and feedback classes.

Our Warwick Economics Lectures also enable you to learn from and interact with leading business and policymaking figures, and our research-led teaching exposes you to new thinking from the very start.

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Class sizes

Your lecture size will naturally vary, especially for the optional modules, but also for core lectures. Some of the larger modules may have 200-600 students in them. You will then typically have weekly support and feedback classes with around 15-20 students.

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Typical contact hours

Throughout your studies, you will have a combination of lectures and small group support and feedback classes. In your first year, you will receive approximately three hours of contact time per day, making it 15 hours on average per week. This reduces to 12 hours per week in your second year and 10 hours per week in your final year.

6th September 2022

We have amended the course overview and your career sections to include important updates.

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Study abroad

We currently offer an exciting range of opportunities for you tospend a year abroad.Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowYou can study in a higher education institution either in Europe, at the University of Monash in Australia, or with our partners in China and Canada. Studying overseas can add immeasurably to your personal development, future study and career opportunities.

It will also offer you an opportunity to experience an alternative university system. If you are successful in gaining a Study Abroad placement, your degree programme will become a four year programme and, assuming you pass sufficient modules whilst abroad, the title of your course changes to add the suffix 'with Study Abroad' to the existing title (e.g. 'BSc Economics with Study Abroad').

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Study abroad

We currently offer an exciting range of opportunities for you tospend a year abroad.Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowYou can study in a higher education institution either in Europe, at the University of Monash in Australia, or with our partners in Asia. Studying overseas can add immeasurably to your personal development, future study and career opportunities.

It will also offer you an opportunity to experience an alternative university system. If you are successful in gaining a Study Abroad placement, your degree programme will become a four year programme and, assuming you pass sufficient modules whilst abroad, the title of your course changes to add the suffix 'with Study Abroad' to the existing title (e.g. 'BSc Economics with Study Abroad').

Please note that ERASMUS funding will finish in May 2023. Students outside of Europe may apply for funding through the Turing Scheme.

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Your Career

Graduates from our Economics degrees have gone on to work for employers including:

• Accenture
• Amazon
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Bloomberg
• Centrica
• Department for International Trade
• HSBC
• Investec
• PwC
• Santander UK
• Teach First
• UBS
• Unilever

They have pursued careers such as: analysts; associate consultants; advertising accounts managers and creative directors; business and financial project management professionals; chartered and certified accountants; economists; finance and investment analysts and advisers; management consultants and business analysts; quality assurance technicians and taxation experts.

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Helping you find the right career

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant who can support you. They offer impartial advice and guidance together with tailored workshops and events throughout the year.

Previous examples of workshops and events include:
• Careers in Economics Event
• Investment Banking Uncovered
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• Mock Assessment Centre workshops
• Manage your digital identity and use LinkedIn effectively

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.

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Your Career

Graduates from our Economics degrees have gone on to work for a varied range of employers, from consultancies to policy organisations and think tanks. Some such employers include:

• Accenture
• Amazon
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Bloomberg
• Centrica
• Department for International Trade
• HSBC
• Investec
• PwC
• Santander UK
• Teach First
• UBS
• Unilever

Our graduates have pursued careers such as: analysts; associate consultants; advertising accounts managers and creative directors; business and financial project management professionals; chartered and certified accountants; economists; finance and investment analysts and advisers; management consultants and business analysts; quality assurance technicians and taxation experts.

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Helping you find the right career

Our Department, along with the University’s Student Opportunity Team supports career planning by presenting the diverse range of opportunities available during and after the degree. The Careers Team has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant who has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant who offers impartial advice and guidance together with tailored workshops and events throughout the year.

Previous examples of workshops and events are Careers in Economics Fairs, Alumni Career Journey events and Mock Assessment Centre workshops amongst others.

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.