Program Overview

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BA Modern History with Economics

Overview

BA Modern History with Economics is a flexible course built around the study of modern history, economic history, economics, and political economy. A key feature of the course is the opportunity you have to develop and apply transferable skills drawn from studying related academic disciplines in history and the social sciences.

Course Description

The course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of modern history, economic history, economics, and political economy. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply transferable skills drawn from studying related academic disciplines in history and the social sciences.

Duration and Year of Entry

• Duration: 3 years
• Year of entry: 2026

UCAS Course Code and Institution Code

• UCAS course code: V136
• Institution code: M20

Key Features

• Study abroad
• Placement year option

Typical A-level Offer

• AAA including specific subjects

Typical Contextual A-level Offer

• ABB including specific subjects

UK Refugee/Care-Experienced Offer

• BBB including specific subjects

Typical International Baccalaureate Offer

• 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL including specific subjects

Full Entry Requirements

• Please check the university's website for full entry requirements.

How to Apply

• Apply through UCAS

Fees

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025, the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Find out more from student finance
• Eligible UK students can apply for bursaries and scholarships
• Funding for EU and international students is on the university's country-specific pages
• Many students work part-time or complete a student internship

Application and Selection

• How to apply: Apply through UCAS
• Home-schooled applicants: If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying.
• Non-standard educational routes: Mature students are some of our most well-equipped learners, bringing skills and attributes gained from work, family and other life experiences.

Course Details

• Course description: BA Modern History with Economics is a flexible course built around the study of modern history, economic history, economics, and political economy.
• Special features: Placement year option, study abroad
• Teaching and learning: You will learn through lectures, seminars, web-based seminars, small group tutorials, and independent study.
• Coursework and assessment: You will be assessed in various ways, including written and oral examinations, coursework essays, research reports, practical tests, learning logs, and web contributions.
• Course content for year 1: Students are introduced to the main issues in modern history and economic history through courses exploring the history of globalisation and Britain's economic development.
• Course content for year 2: Modules become increasingly specialist, and the programme offers significant choice and flexibility.
• Course content for year 3: Students in the final year of their degree programme will have the opportunity to undertake specialist courses in economics, modern history and/or economic history, as well as undertaking an extended dissertation.

Facilities

• Manchester is a living history book, from Peterloo to the anti-slavery and suffragette movements, from Roman and Anglo-Saxon forts to medieval monuments.
• The University of Manchester owns the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester Museum, and Tabley House, giving you unique access to outstanding cultural and historical resources.

Disability Support

• Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service.

Careers

• Career opportunities: Study History at Manchester and you will come away with a degree that is well-regarded by employers for the outstanding analysis and critical thinking skills you will develop.
• Typical professions for History graduates include teaching and academia, heritage and museums, the Civil Service, policy and thinktanks, creative industries, media and journalism, marketing and public relations, law and accountancy, finance, and NGOs.