BAEcon Economics and Politics at University of Manchester

Study the political world as it relates to economics and societies. A flagship programme combining rigorous economics training with in-depth political analysis, offering a contemporary understanding of how economies and political systems interact. Develop core technical skills expected of an economist, alongside a strong grounding in political theory, institutions and public policy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces you to the core principles of economics alongside the foundations of political analysis, giving you the tools to understand how economic systems and political institutions shape each other. You will study 120 credits in total, with a balanced workload across the year. Year 1 compulsory units include Microeconomics 2, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 1, Introduction to Political Theory, 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. Manchester has been ranked among the UK’s most targeted universities by top employers for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015-2026).

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