To succeed in the global economy and address complex challenges such as recessions, trade wars and AI, graduates require specialised economic knowledge alongside a strong set of transferable employability skills that are valued across a wide range of sectors. Our BSc Economics course will equip you with the mathematical and econometric tools you need to solve and analyse such problems. You will gain in- depth training in economic principles, mathematical modelling and econometric techniques, before specialising in units of your choice. You will learn skills in analytical reasoning, essay writing and quantitative techniques, providing you with the best employment prospects. You can further sharpen these skills by choosing an optional dissertation in Year 3. After graduating, you will also be able to produce sound reports that use advanced quantitative skills in analysis and modelling. Our teaching is award- winning, building upon the latest innovations in economic theory. You will be joining one of the oldest centres for the study of economics in the UK, with a rich tradition of pioneering leading economics research.
A Level: AAA | AAA, including Mathematics (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. We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside A-level Mathematics at grade A and one more A-level from the list acceptable subjects above. 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. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. 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. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB, including grade A in Mathematics (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. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. | Scottish Higher | We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB, including Mathematics at grade A. or Two Advanced Highers at grades AA (to include Mathematics), plus two additional Highers at grades BB. Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5. | AS | AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (45 at Distinction). Applicants must also have a grade A in A-level Mathematics and should typically be mature students returning to education after a minimum of 3 years. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School for clarification. | Scottish Advanced Higher | We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB, including Mathematics at grade A. or Two Advanced Highers at grades AA (to include Mathematics), plus two additional Highers at grades BB. Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*D | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades D*D in combination with an A-level Mathematics at grade A. | Extended Project | The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: D*D | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades D*D in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects including Mathematics. 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. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023) The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDM | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDM in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): M | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade M in combination with two A-levels at grades AA which must include Mathematics. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDM in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grades AA which must include Mathematics. | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma: MM | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades MM in combination with two A-levels at grade AA which must include Mathematics. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate: D | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade AA which must include Mathematics. | We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this programme. The University does accept T Level qualifications on a number of courses. Please review our T Level information page for a full list.
With no less than 6.0 in any component. 90 overall with minimum of 20 in each subset.
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