BAEcon Economics / Overview

Year of entry: 2027

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Degree awarded

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Duration

3 or 4 years

Typical A-level offer

AAA

Typical contextual A-level offer

ABB

Find out more about contextual admissions.

Refugee/care-experienced offer

BBB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):

Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.

We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.

Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

Find out more about contextual admissions.

Typical International Baccalaureate offer

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

Full entry requirements

How to apply

Apply through UCAS .

Sustainable Development Goals

Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Course overview

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.
Critical and real- world focus: Go beyond mathematics and models to understand how economic decisions affect societies, communities and countries, and to design effective, ethical policies.
Future- ready skills: Learn to work with data, technology and generative AI while developing critical thinking and human judgement- skills increasingly valued by employers.
World- leading teaching: Taught by internationally recognised academics known for excellence in teaching and research, preparing graduates for successful careers or further study.
Part of a flexible degree structure that includes eight specialisations, allowing breadth, depth and intellectual exploration.
Study at UK Top 10 and Global Top 50 university for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

Open days

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It’s an invaluable opportunity to explore, discover, and enjoy some of the vibes that attract so many students to Manchester.

You can find out more about our upcoming open days here.

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Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2027 will be £10,050 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £33,100 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

We know that student finance can be complicated. The links below provide further information to help guide you.

Learn more about student finance options for UK students.

Learn more about fees and finance for international students.

As an international student you may be eligible for our Global Futures Scholarships. This is open to students starting their studies in September 2026.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Contact details

School/Faculty: School of Social Sciences
Contact name: Social Sciences Undergraduate Admissions
Telephone: +44 (0) 161 306 0100
Email: ug.baecon@manchester.ac.uk
Website: https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/about-baecon/
School/Faculty overview: See: School Subjects

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