Our BA (Economic and Social Studies), known as the BA (Econ), is a flagship interdisciplinary degree designed for students who want to understand data science and economics in their full social, political and technical context. The programme’s Data Science and Economics specialisation provides you with a rigorous education in core economic theory and quantitative methods, while equipping you with the broader perspectives needed to address today’s most complex global challenges. The BA (Econ) is the parent programme to eight distinctive specialisations: Economics; Economics and Politics; Economics and Philosophy; Economics and Sociology; Economics and Finance; Data Science and Economics; Accounting and Finance; and Finance. This structure allows students to gain a strong shared foundation in economics while benefiting from the intellectual richness of other social science disciplines. The BA (Economic and Social Studies) with specialisation in Data Science and Economics is designed for students who want to combine economic reasoning with advanced data science techniques to address complex, data- rich problems. Data increasingly drives decision- making across economics, finance, government, policy and industry. This programme equips you with both strong foundations in core economic principles and cutting- edge data science expertise, allowing you to go beyond numbers to discover patterns, build predictive models and generate evidence- based insights. You will learn how to apply data science to economic and social questions, including collecting and managing diverse forms of data (from traditional datasets to Big Data), visualising and modelling economic relationships, evaluating the impact of public policies, predicting and classifying economic outcomes, and analysing complex networks of relationships between economic and social actors. The pathway places equal emphasis on economics and data science. Through core and optional units, you will develop highly sought- after quantitative and analytical skills, including: * collecting, describing and visualising empirical evidence; * building data- driven models to explain real- world phenomena; * evaluating policy effectiveness using quantitative methods; * mapping and analysing complex social and economic networks; * applying machine learning and algorithmic techniques; * using AI tools, programming languages and statistical software responsibly and effectively. You will be taught by experts across economics, social statistics and the wider social sciences, ensuring a genuinely interdisciplinary learning experience. The programme also provides strong theoretical foundations, preparing you for competitive careers in policy and industry, or for advanced postgraduate study in economics, data science and related fields.
A Level: AAA | AAA, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (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 two full A-levels from the list of 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. 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 at least one of the following A-Level subjects (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 AAB. or Two Advanced Highers at grades AA, 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 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 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Grade 6 or B in 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/Department for clarification. | Scottish Advanced Higher | We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades AAB. or Two Advanced Highers at grades AA, 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 at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma. | 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 an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects 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 an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma. | 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 in different subject areas to the diploma. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM | Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma. | 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 in different subject areas to the diploma. | 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 in different subject areas to the diploma. | 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 in different subject areas to the diploma.
6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each subtest. 90 overall with a minimum of 20 in each subset.
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