Program Overview

BAEcon Economics

Overview

Develop an all-round understanding of social issues with economics and social sciences course units. Specialise in economics, or economics plus another social science. Enjoy the opportunity to study abroad or complete a professional placement. Our Economics department has been home to four Nobel Laureates. Our latest Nobel Prize winner, Simon Johnson, received his award in 2024 for his groundbreaking research into understanding wealth disparities between different nations.

A Study Experience that Makes a Difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

• Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
• Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
• Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

• Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Entry Requirements

• Typical A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
• Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB including specific subjects
• Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBB including specific subjects
• Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 37 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific subjects

Course Details

• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Year of entry: 2025
• UCAS course code: L100 / Institution code: M20
• Key features: Study abroad, Industrial experience

Careers

85% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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