Bachelor of Social Science Degree Majoring in Economics

The Humanities Faculty allows students to major in economics and one other Humanities subject within a BSocSci degree. Natural choices of a second major include economic history, (applied) statistics, (applied) mathematics, environmental sciences, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology and social anthropology. Economic research is increasingly drawing on the discoveries of the other social sciences, while some of these disciplines are borrowing the methodology of economics. However, another major subject is also permissible.

Entrance Requirements

To be permitted for a major in Economics in a BSocSci Degree, you require Matric Mathematics with a minimum of a Higher Grade D or Standard Grade B (if your high school did not offer HG maths). Together with this maths requirements applicant s will have to meet the points requirement (minimum 45 points on the Humanities Faculty scale) and an acceptable PTEEP score.

An extended four-year curriculum is available to certain students who do not meet the normal entrance requirements.

Requirements for a Major in Economics

Recommended Introductory Course

REL1011F/S Introduction to Critical Thinking and the Social Sciences

Entrance Requirement for Honours

All students who wish to study towards an Honours degree in Economics must take ECO3021S.