Cambridge – Economics

Previous and current Faculty members have received Nobel Prizes in Economics, so you will be following the inspirational footsteps of some great Economists.  Cambridge students gain access to various libraries, facilities, and software, as well as numerous lectures from guest speakers.

Your first year is comprised of five mandatory papers. You will cover Macro and Micro Economics (most people are drawn to one or the other but you need a solid grounding on both. You also study quant methods, History of British economics, and the social and political implications of Economics

The second year continues this foundation through three compulsory papers in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. You also take a fourth paper where options available cover topics from trade to society, from labour to history. Through these four papers, you will expand your knowledge, as well as acquiring vital computer technology skills.

In your final year, you take two compulsory papers (more Micro and Macro) which build on the topics you covered in your first two years, a 7500-word dissertation and two optional papers. The options span areas of finance, politics, industry, and globalization.

Economics is one of the most popular courses at Cambridge, with almost 1500 applicants in 2020. Naturally, the subject is quite competitive with an average offer rate under 15% over the last few years. You will need A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) to apply for this course and Further Mathematics is an advantage. For your three years here, you will develop the capability to critique, analyze, and communicate complex problems, something which is extremely valuable for finance work. This would also set you up well for future research.