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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts in Economics - BAEcon
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
The BA Economics and Politics course will help you discover what drives economic systems while providing you with the skills to model and quantify these systems. Under expert guidance, you will gain skills that are relevant for a professional economist and sought by a wide range of employers. Taught by leading experts from one of the largest economics department in the UK, you'll benefit from research-led teaching that covers a breadth of themes. You will delve into econometrics, operational research, and mathematical economics, management, business, development, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Our Politics department is one of the largest groupings in the UK, making this course sought after for exploring comparative politics, international politics and political theory.Study abroadIf you would like to broaden your horizons and your degree, you can apply to study overseas for a year at one of our partner universities. You apply in Year 2 to spend a year abroad in Year 3. If successful, you will put together a programme of study at the host university in consultation with your Academic Exchange Advisor, to complement your studies at Manchester. You will then come back to Manchester to study for a fourth year and graduate with a degree title including ‘with International Study'. See The University of Manchester Study Abroad pages for more information.Professional Experience YearYou apply in Year 1 to boost your employability through a paid Professional Experience Year. If you meet the criteria, the Professional Experience Team and Careers Service will work with you to find a suitable placement in Year 2.
Tuition fees
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£ 31,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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