Program Overview

BA/BSc (Hons) Economics

The BA/BSc (Hons) Economics degree at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed to equip students with analytical skills to understand how markets work, make informed decisions, and address societal challenges. The program helps students develop a wide range of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis, which are essential for success in various careers.

Course Overview

The course is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and global economic history. In the first year, students study core modules such as Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Statistics and Mathematics in Economics, Global Economic History, The Rhetoric and Ethics of Economics, and Personal and Professional Development I.

Year 1

• Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics: This module introduces the basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics, covering key topics like consumer demand, supply models, and competition in different markets.
• Statistics and Mathematics in Economics: This module helps students develop a critical understanding of quantitative methods used in economics, exploring challenges in modeling complex economic issues.
• Global Economic History: This module introduces global economic history, examining how different societies developed and how economic ideas evolved to address past challenges.
• The Rhetoric and Ethics of Economics: This module looks at ethical views in economics and debates supporting them, helping students question and understand the basis of economic models.
• Personal and Professional Development I: This module focuses on improving skills in communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking, essential for personal growth and highly valued by employers.

Year 2

Students study core modules such as:

• Microeconomics and Human Behaviour: This module covers intermediate microeconomics, focusing on how economic theories connect with human behavior.
• Personal and Professional Development II: This module supports students' personal and professional development, helping them explore goals and address obstacles.
• Environmental and Ecological Economics: This module looks at the connection between the economy and the environment, examining how economic activities damage ecosystems and exploring ways to address environmental problems.
• Macroeconomics and Institutions: This module provides a framework to address important issues, focusing on understanding real-world problems from a pluralist perspective.
• Econometrics and Mathematics (BSc): This module builds on skills developed in the first year, exploring more complex optimization techniques and introducing key econometric theory and practices.
• Data Analysis (BA): This module prepares students to apply statistical techniques to macro and microeconomic data, exploring skills and methods used in economic modeling and statistical analysis.

Year 3

• Macroeconomics in the Global Economy: This module expands students' understanding of macroeconomics, introducing global economic issues and exploring trends in cross-country data.
• Personal and Professional Development III: This module continues to develop students' personal and professional skills, focusing on applying critical thinking, teamwork, and reflection skills in the workplace.
• Advanced Microeconomics: This module explores advanced microeconomics, building on the understanding of strategic human behavior in markets with incomplete contracts.
• Advanced Econometrics (BSc): This module builds on basic theory, analyzing data including micro-econometrics and time-series analysis, and helping students understand how to use these techniques to study complex data.
• Global Political Economy (BA): This module looks at how government policies affect the global economy, encouraging students to assess modern strategies for managing the economy.

Study and Assessment

• Study: The course involves a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study, with 25% of the time spent in lectures, seminars, or similar activities, and 75% in independent study.
• Assessment: The course is assessed entirely through coursework in all years.

Placements

The BA/BSc (Hons) Economics degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life through placements or studying abroad. This experience can help students develop core skills, learn about how a business operates, and demonstrate to employers that they are ready to work.

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS Score: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5.
• UK Students: Level 3 qualifications, such as A Levels (BBC-BBB) or Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma (DMM), are accepted. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language and Mathematics is also required.
• International Students: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall, or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level, is accepted. IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5 is required.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

The university offers careers support and prospects through its Careers Service, helping students get ready for further study or working life. The service includes access to hundreds of online short courses, opportunities to meet employers, and preparation for interviews. Many organizations have seen the value of having an economist on board, and graduates can go into roles within the public and private sectors, such as Assistant Economist, Cyber Security Specialist, Economic Consultant, and Analyst.

Related Courses

Related courses include BA (Hons) Economics (Foundation Year) and BA (Hons) International Business Management.