University of Manchester
BA in Economics and Politics

Manchester, United Kingdom

DURATION

3 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Request application deadline

EARLIEST START DATE

Request earliest startdate

TUITION FEES

GBP 27,500 / per year *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* home students: £9,250 per annum | international students: £27,500 per annum

Key Summary

About: The BA in Economics and Politics combines economic theory and political practice, equipping students with analytical skills to understand complex global issues. The program covers a broad range of topics, including political economy, market structures, and policy formation. Students will engage in empirical research and critical analysis, preparing them for diverse career paths.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in government, finance, international organizations, and NGOs. Potential roles include policy analyst, economic consultant, and research associate.

Introduction

Study the political world as it relates to economics and societies.

Course overview

Develop a rounded understanding of social issues with economics and social sciences units.
Specialise in either Economics or Economics plus another social science.
Enjoy the opportunity to study abroad or complete a professional placement.

Admissions

Curriculum

Course content for year 1

Year 1 gives you a broad introduction to Economics and Social Sciences. This will help you decide what to study in Years 2 and 3.

You will take 120 credits overall made up of:

40 credits of Economics;
20 credits of either Introductory or Advanced Mathematics/Statistics (depending on your A-level qualifications or equivalent);
10 credits of an introductory unit in Social Sciences;
40 credits from a list of Social Sciences optional units;
Remaining 10 credits from Economics or Social Sciences, or Study Skills.

At the end of your Year 1, you would have an option to switch to a different pathway.

Course content for year 2

In Year 2, you study your chosen pathway in-depth and take 120 credits over the year.

Single pathway

You can take a maximum of 80 credits in your single pathway and up to 40 credits from other pathways from the BA(Econ).

Joint pathway

You take a maximum of 80 credits in any one pathway, but you have the freedom to split these between the two disciplines depending on what you would like to study.

Free choice units

You can also take up to 20 credits from across the University, such as:

Study a language and improve your career prospects.
Go beyond the boundaries of your degree with University College for Interdisciplinary Learning
Expand your business and entrepreneurship skills with Business and Management for all Programmes

Course content for year 3

In Year 3, you take 120 credits depending on your chosen pathway.

Single pathway

You can take a minimum of 80 credits in your single area and up to 40 credits from other pathways from the BA (Econ).

Joint pathway You will choose a selection of units in each of the two pathways to fulfil your credit requirements. You will also have an option to do a 20-credit dissertation working with a Politics Supervisor to develop your thesis.

Free choice units

You can also take up to 20 credits from across the University, such as:

Study a language and improve your career prospects.
Go beyond the boundaries of your degree with University College for Interdisciplinary Learning
Expand your business and entrepreneurship skills with Business and Management for all Programmes

Course content for year 4

If you are selected to take up the Professional Experience opportunity in Year 3, then you will take Year 3 course content in Year 4.