Economics - Bachelor [4 Years]
$49,114 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Economics

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of California Los Angeles is a 4-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The economics undergraduate program is designed for students who wish to gain a thorough understanding of both empirical and theoretical approaches to economics.
  • The program has organized the learning objectives into the following four categories: 
    • Critical Thinking
    • Quantitative Reasoning
    • Communication Skills 
    • Learning in Practice.
  • To apply, students must have completed at least 72 quarter units and one 12-unit term in residence in regular sessions at UCLA.
  • Students get the opportunity to study with faculty that have received special recognition for their body of research by election to prestigious institutions such as the National Academy of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Econometric Society.
  • Scholarship awards are awarded on the academic eligibility basis only for the current academic year. The scholarship funds will pay out to each student in the winter and spring quarters.
  • Students may find jobs in accounting, banking, consulting, along with management roles in entertainment and technology.
  • University of California Los Angeles is one of the top-ranked economics departments in the world.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $13804 $13804 $13804 $13804
Health Insurance $2850 $2850 $2850 $2850
Books and supply $1434 $1434 $1434 $1434
International differential fee $31026 $31026 $31026 $31026
Total Fees $49114 $49114 $49114 $49114

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 50 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 105 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must either be in the final year of secondary school or have already completed secondary school studies to get admission in this program.
  • Students must have a background in basic math, physics, and geology and advanced coursework specialized in geophysics.
  • A GPA of 3.4 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of the studies.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students are expected to complete Year X and Year XII state board exams.
  • The competitive students typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 80.
  • students must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no mark below 60.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.