Economics
- UCAS Code: L100
- Campus Code: 4
- Duration: 3 years
- Places per year: 3-7
Economics at Cambridge gives you an understanding of core, pure and applied economics.
Study a range of different topics, including supply and demand, the role of prices and markets, employment, inflation, the operation of financial institutions and monetary policy.
For an overview of the course content, visit the Economics course page on the University website. For information about applying for the course at Trinity Hall, continue reading this page!
Economics
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Economics: What's It Like?
If you’re interested in what one of our current students has to say about their experience of studying Economics, why not watch this episode of our podcast series, ‘Cambridge from the Inside‘?
Entry Requirements
Minimum Offer Level
A-Level: A*A*A
IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Other: See the University’s Entry Requirements page
Subject Requirements
For Economics at Trinity Hall, you will need A levels (or the equivalent) in:
- Mathematics
We will usually ask for an A* in A Level Mathematics.
If you’re taking the IB Diploma, we ask for HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches for this course. We will usually ask for a 7 in this subject.
Since the Economics course has a significant essay component, we recommend any of the following subjects for a strong application:
- English Literature
- History
- A language
- Philosophy
- History of Art
- Classics
- Classical Civilisation
- Geography
Admissions Process
Written Work
None required.
Admissions Assessment
All applicants for Economics are required to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) at an authorised assessment centre. You must register in advance for this test.
Please see the University’s admissions test page for more information.
Interviews
Two interviews of about 25 minutes each.