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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics Course: Duration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Colleges, Career Scope

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks, Merit Based / Entrance Exams

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics is an undergraduate degree of 3 years in Economics. Open to students with 10+2 any Stream. Check the route to get in and the 1 course it opens up.

Level
Undergraduate (UG)
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
10+2 any Stream
Stream
Economics
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1 further course

About Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics is an undergraduate programme that studies economics as a discipline within a Bachelor of Arts degree - covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and applied economic analysis, alongside the other subjects the specific degree structure requires.

ParameterDetails
DegreeBachelor of Arts
Duration3 years
Eligibility10+2 in any stream
Entrance RouteCUET-UG is the common gateway at participating universities; others admit through their own merit list or university-specific entrance test.

What the course covers

  • Microeconomics and macroeconomics theory
  • Statistical and quantitative methods for economic analysis
  • Indian economy, public policy and development economics
  • Econometrics and applied research methods, more prominent in the later years

This is the Economics specialisation offered within the general B.A. programme.

After the degree

Graduates commonly move into banking, financial analysis, market research, government and policy roles, or continue to a Master's degree in economics or a related field such as finance, statistics or public policy.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, step by step.

  1. BA Undergraduate (UG)
  2. Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics You are here

Courses for or after Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics (1)

Course Level Duration Eligibility
Master of Arts (MA) in Economics Postgraduate (PG) 2 years Bachelor in respective field

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (1)

Rank College Location Type
— MAHATMA GANDHI GOVT. COLLEGE, NORTH AND MIDDLE ANDAMAN Rural, Andaman And Nicobar Islands Affiliated College

Frequently asked questions

CUET-UG is used by many participating universities; others run their own merit-based or institution-specific admission process.

Common paths include postgraduate study in economics, finance or public policy, or direct entry into banking, financial analysis, market research and government roles.

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics Bachelor Degree Economics 3 years
Course details such as duration and eligibility vary by institution — always confirm with the college before applying.
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