BAEcon Economics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Year of entry: 2027. Interdisciplinary foundation: A flagship programme combining rigorous economics training with insights from other social sciences, offering a rounded and contemporary education. Strong economics specialisation: Develop all the core technical skills expected of an economist, including economic theory, quantitative methods, data analysis and policy evaluation.

What you will study

In Year 1, you will focus on the core foundations of economics, studying the basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics while gaining a broad introduction to the social sciences. This first year is designed to give you the tools, concepts and confidence you need- before you start shaping the degree around your own interests in Years 2 and 3. Year 1 compulsory units include Microeconomics 2, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 1, Power and Value: Perspectives from Social Sciences.

Career pathways

Turn your Economics degree into real opportunities An Economics degree from Manchester opens doors. Our BA (Econ) Economics graduates are consistently in demand, we are currently the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 employers and have been 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. 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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