- UCAS course code
- L102
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Economics
Duration: 3 or 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: L102 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Industrial experience
- Typical A-level offer: AAA including Mathematics
- Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB including A in Mathematics
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABC including A in Mathematics
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL including Mathematics
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 £31,500 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.
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Course unit details:
Macroeconomic Analysis 2
| Unit code | ECON10182 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit introduces students to macroeconomic theory and policy analysis at an intermediate level. It develops critical analysis skills, prepares students for advanced macroeconomic courses in the second and third years, and enhances their ability to confidently describe key macroeconomic events and global issues to a non-economist audience.
Pre/co-requisites
| Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mathematics | ECON10071A | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
| Macroeconomic Analysis 1 | ECON10181 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
| Advanced Mathematics | ECON10071B | Co-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
This unit aims to:
· Introduce students to macroeconomic theory and policy analysis at an intermediate level.
· Develop critical analysis and lay the foundation for macroeconomic courses in the second and third years.
· Develop employability skills, such as engaging with economic magazines and newspaper articles in a critical manner and the ability to confidently describe recent key macroeconomic events and global issues to a non-economist audience.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, successful students will be able to:
· Demonstrate an understanding of modern macroeconomic theory and quantitative methods at an intermediate level.
· Apply intermediate analytical models to assess macroeconomic policies and interpret their effects.
· Evaluate macroeconomic arguments, theories, data, and policies at an intermediate level.
· Communicate macroeconomic concepts and findings effectively in written formats.
Syllabus
The course is structured into three main topics. The first topic covers open economy macroeconomics, including openness in goods and financial markets, the IS-LM model in an open economy, and exchange rate regimes. The second topic focuses on economic growth, covering models of economic growth and the role of technological progress. The third topic addresses expectations, exploring financial markets, consumption, investment, and the relationship between expectations and macroeconomic policy.
Teaching and learning methods
Synchronous activities (such as Lectures, Review and Q&A sessions, and tutorials), and guided self-study
Knowledge and understanding
Strong foundation in theoretical models and their applications at an intermediate level.
Intellectual skills
develop problem-solving skills; be able to apply analytical models; evaluate and critically analyse arguments, theories and policies; synthesize and evaluate data.
Practical skills
Competence in using models to assess real-world issues
Transferable skills and personal qualities
Ability to communicate ideas and arguments in written format, effective time management, ability to work to deadlines, and group collaboration.
Employability skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to analyse and evaluate data, theories, and policies
Assessment methods
10% Assignments
20% Mid-term Exam
70% Final Exam
Feedback methods
Tutorial discussion. Quizzes and formative assessments. Office hours and Q&A sessions. Revision sessions. Discussion boards.
Recommended reading
Olivier Blanchard, Alessia Amighini and Francesco Giavazzi, Macroeconomics: A European Perspective, 4rd edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2021
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Manuel Mosquera Tarrio | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
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