Economics

Subject Information

Entry Details
Course Details
Economics at Queens'
Academic Staff

Entry Details

Typical intake per year: 6
Minimum offer level:
- A Level: A*A*A
- IB: 41-42 points with 776 at Higher Level
Subject requirements:
- A Level: A* in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics
- IB: 7 in Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Subjects for a strong application:
- Economics
- Further Mathematics at AS/A Level, or equivalent. If not available at your school or you have recognised its desirability too late, we would advise you to do as much additional maths as possible, e.g. by studying advanced material.
Admissions Assessment: Yes, required by Queens’ – book in advance to take the TMUA pre-registration test in October 2026
Submitted Work: No, not required by Queens’
More information: University Economics course entry requirements

Course Details

The Cambridge Economics course provides a sound understanding of core, pure and applied economics, while employing ideas and techniques from many other disciplines including mathematics, statistics, history, sociology and politics.

Information about the course structure, departmental teaching arrangements, offered topics and options can be found on the University of Cambridge website: Economics Course Outline

Economics at Queens'

What makes Economics at Queens’ special is the people – students and Fellows work together to organise events such as annual dinners and speakers’ talks that go beyond the Tripos.
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Economics at Queens’ College has a long and distinguished history. There is an active, student-run Economics Society that hosts both academic and social gatherings to discuss contemporary economic issues. Queens’ economists have gone on to enjoy distinguished careers in finance, business, research, and government.

Economics at Queens’ is supported by the Milgate Fund.