Economics BSc (Hons)
University of Manchester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The BSc Economics course is for quantitative economics specialists with a strong mathematical background.You will discover a range of economics branches before specialising, benefitting from an engaging and interactive learning experience at one of the UKs most historic centres for economic study.You also receive training for the compulsory stream units in economic principles, mathematical modelling and econometric techniques.Modern professional economists need to have a clear understanding of ...Read more

The BSc Economics course is for quantitative economics specialists with a strong mathematical background.You will discover a range of economics branches before specialising, benefitting from an engaging and interactive learning experience at one of the UK's most historic centres for economic study.You also receive training for the compulsory stream units in economic principles, mathematical modelling and econometric techniques.Modern professional economists need to have a clear understanding of economic principles in order to recognise and model relevant economic problems.We ensure you are equipped with mathematical and econometric tools in order to solve and analyse such problems.Our carefully designed degree combines compulsory units in core economics and quantitative methods and the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of interest through optional course units.Employers look for candidates who can produce sound and clear reports that make sense of the available data using advanced quantitative skills in analysis and modelling.The analytical reasoning, essay writing and quantitative techniques provided give you the best employment prospects and a healthy start in your career. These skills can be developed and sharpened by choosing an optional dissertation in Year 3.

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WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 99 = 1% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
1%
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85%
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Economics graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£25,000
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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AAA, including A level Maths.We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level.We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination 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.Typical Contextual Offer: AAB

We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB, including Mathematics at grade A.orTwo 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.

We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB, including Mathematics at grade A.orTwo 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.

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.- Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years.- Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (45Distinctions).- Applicants must also have a grade A at A-level Maths.- Minimum grade C in GCSE English Language.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

We consider the Cambridge Pre-U when offered alongside Mathematics A-level. We require a Diploma in a relevant subject at grades D3 and D3, as well as A-level Mathematics at grade A.

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.

36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics.For this programme of study we will accept: Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation.

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Diploma - accepted with grades D*D in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A .

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - accepted with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grades AA, including Mathematics A-level .

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - accepted with grades DDM in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A .

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - accepted with grades MM in combination with two A-levels at grades AA, including Mathematics A-level .

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma - accepted with grades D*D in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A .

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate - accepted with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade AA, including Mathematics A-level .

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - accepted with grades DDM in combination with A-level Mathematics at grade A .

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma - accepted with grade M in combination with two A-levels at grade AA, including Mathematics A-level .

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We consider the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as equivalent to an A-level on a grade-for-grade basis, but it will not be considered in place of A-level Mathematics.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
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Mathematics
57%
History
28%
Business Studies
18%
Geography
15%
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