BAEcon Economics and Sociology at University of Manchester

Learn how societies are affected by economics and gain skills for a range of careers. Understand how markets, institutions and policies interact with society through rigorous economics training and in- depth sociological analysis. Develop the core technical skills expected of an economist, including economic theory, quantitative methods, data analysis and policy evaluation.

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 is designed to give you a solid grounding in core economic theory, alongside a broad introduction to sociological and social- scientific thinking. You will develop the analytical tools and conceptual foundations needed for more advanced study in later years. 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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