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Economics

Bachelor of Arts · Information not yet verified · Intake: Information not yet verified

Undergraduate economics major with core work in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.

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Entry requirements

Core requirements include ECON 1, 50, 51, 52, 102A and 102B with stated mathematics prerequisites.

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Modules

  • • Microeconomics
  • • Macroeconomics
  • • Econometrics

Career outcomes

GovernmentPrivate enterpriseGraduate study

Extracurriculars that strengthen this application

Activities matched to this subject, with how each one is read by admissions teams. Always check eligibility and dates on the organiser's official site.

National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Tier 1 (Nationals)Marine Science

Academic competition testing oceanography, marine policy, and tech.

Eligibility: High School Teams

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Wharton Investment Contest

Tier 1 GlobalFinance / Portfolio

10-week virtual stock portfolio strategy challenge by UPenn Wharton School.

Eligibility: High School Teams

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Nat. Economics Challenge (Adam)

Tier 1 (Nationals)Advanced Econ

Advanced division covering micro, macro, and international economics.

Eligibility: AP / IB Econ Students

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Harvard Economics Review Essay

Tier 1 WinnerEconomic Writing

Academic essay evaluating market structures, inflation, and policy.

Eligibility: Global High School

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

IEA Student Essay Contest

Tier 1Free Market Econ

London Institute of Economic Affairs essay on deregulation and markets.

Eligibility: Ages 14-18 Global

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

RES Young Economist Award

Tier 1 WinnerEconomic Policy

Royal Economic Society annual award judging research essays.

Eligibility: Year 12/13 / HS

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

John Locke Essay - Economics

Tier 1 (Shortlist)Economic Theory

Evaluates free markets, monetary policies, and development economics.

Eligibility: Global High School

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

NSDA Policy Debate Nationals

Tier 1 (Finalist)Policy Debate

National tournament debating year-long policy resolutions.

Eligibility: NSDA Qualifiers

Builds directly relevant economics experience for Economics.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

No activity guarantees admission — these are ways to build evidence of genuine subject interest.

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Partially verifiedSource: Stanford Department of Economics Last checked: 12 Oct 2026

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