Bachelor of Arts (BAEcon)

BAEcon Economics and Data Analytics

Study traditional economics alongside modern, sought-after data analytic and data scientific methods.

  • Duration: 3 or 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: LL15 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Industrial experience

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

Course overview

  • Learn economics theories and how to contrast these theories in real life, using data analytic and data science techniques.
  • Use data and data analytic methods to evaluate policies, understand trends of macroeconomic aggregates, predict and classify economic phenomena, and map and analyse complex network relationships between firms, institutions, policy makers and other agents in society.
  • Enjoy using a variety of statistical software used in government, industry, and academia, including R, SPSS and other popular packages.
  • Apply to study abroad or complete a professional placement on a four-year optional course.
  • Our Economics department has been home to four Nobel Laureates. Our latest Nobel Prize winner, Simon Johnson, received his award in 2024 for his groundbreaking research into understanding wealth disparities between different nations.

A study experience that makes a difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

  • Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
  • Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
  • Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

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Contact details

School/Faculty
School of Social Sciences
Contact name
School of Social Sciences Admissions Office
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 543 4029
Email
Website
https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/economics/
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