BAEcon Economics and Philosophy at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Develop specialist knowledge and your own response to current economic issues. Interdisciplinary foundation: A flagship programme combining rigorous economics with philosophy, developing strong economic reasoning alongside ethical judgement, logic and critical analysis. Depth and specialisation: Build the core technical skills expected of an economist while engaging deeply with philosophy, including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics and the philosophy of science.

What you will study

In Year 1, you focus on the foundations of economics while beginning your training in philosophy and the social sciences. This year equips you with the tools and confidence needed for more advanced interdisciplinary study. Year 1 compulsory units include Microeconomics 2, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 1, Power and Value: Perspectives from Social Sciences.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. We are currently the UK's most targeted university by the top 100 employers in the UK and have ranked in the top two for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015- 2026).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):. International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component. Interview: We do not interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 33,100 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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