- UCAS course code
- L900
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Arts (BAEcon)
BAEcon Development Studies
In-depth study into the problems and options faced by the developing world.
Duration: 3 or 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: L900 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Industrial experience
- 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: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific subjects
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £29,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
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. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Scholarships and bursaries, including the Manchester Bursary , are available to eligible home/EU students.
Some undergraduate UK students will receive bursaries of up to £2,000 per year, in addition to the government package of maintenance grants.
You can get information and advice on student finance to help you manage your money.
Course unit details:
Introductory Mathematics
| Unit code | ECON10061 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
The aim of this course is to introduce students who have not taken mathematics A level to the main mathematical tools used in economics and the social sciences.
At the end of the course students should be able to: (i) differentiate simple mathematical functions of one variable, (ii) use differential calculus to solve simple, one-variable unconstrained optimisation problems; (iii) partially differentiate two-variable functions, (iv) integrate simple mathematical functions, and (v) use the definite integral to find the area under a graph.
Pre/co-requisites
GCSE/AS-Level Mathematics (compulsory Pre-Requisite).
Aims
The aim of this course is to introduce students who have not taken mathematics A level to the main mathematical tools used in economics and the social sciences.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to: (i) differentiate simple mathematical functions of one variable, (ii) use differential calculus to solve simple, one-variable unconstrained optimisation problems; (iii) partially differentiate two-variable functions, (iv) integrate simple mathematical functions, and (v) use the definite integral to find the area under a graph.
Syllabus
Provisional
The course is organized in three parts of which the second will be the largest.
Algebra and Coordinate Geometry: Basic algebra, factors and factorizing, quadratic equations, powers, logarithms, mathematical functions, graphs, linear and non-linear functions.
Differential Calculus: Slopes of graphs between points and at a point, differentiability, ordinary differentiation, rules of differentiation, marginal concepts, second derivatives, maxima and minima, profit maximization, functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives.
Integration: Indefinite and definite integration, finding the area under a curve.
Please note when looking at past exam papers that the syllabus for ECON10061 changed in 2017-18, when matrices/linear algebra was dropped and replaced with partial differentiation and integration.
Teaching and learning methods
Synchronous activities (such as Lectures and tutorials), and guided self-study
Employability skills
- Problem solving
- Taking ECON10061 will enhance the basic numeracy and mathematically skills of students who only took maths to GCSE level at school. These skills, alongside literacy and being articulate in speech, are highly valued by employers
Assessment methods
30% coursework (3 assessments of 10% each)
70% final exam
For information about assessment and feedback please follow this link:
http://www.campus.manchester.ac.uk/tlso/map/teachinglearningassessment/assessment/sectionb-thepracticeofassessment/policyonfeedbacktostudents/
Feedback methods
- Answers to exercises and tests provided via Blackboard.
- Exercises done during Lecture time
- Weekly exercise classes/tutorials.
- Student hours
Recommended reading
Students may find one of the following books useful in additional to the lecture notes and practice questions. There are several editions available, both second hand, and new of the following recommended books:
(1) Jacques, I. "Mathematics for Economics and Business“
(2) Renshaw, G. "Maths for Economics.”
(3) Wisniewski, M. "Mathematics for Economics”
(4) Asano, A. "An Introduction to Mathematics for Economics”
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Alexander Squires | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
For every 10 course unit credits we expect students to work for around 100 hours. This time generally includes any contact times (online or face to face, recorded and live), but also independent study, work for coursework, and group work. This amount is only a guidance and individual study time will vary.