BA Economic and Social Studies (BA Econ)

Offering a range of benefits and ways of combining your chosen pathway with complementary social science units.

Your tailor-made degree

• provides an award-winning interactive learning experience that encourages a deeper knowledge and understanding;
• offers learning experiences that are based on and informed by current research;
• develop an awareness of the contribution of the social sciences to understanding contemporary society;
• prepares you for postgraduate study if that’s right for you;
• encourages a range of invaluable transferable skills that prepare you for employment.

Choose from one of these featured pathways

A great choice if you are interested in the relationship between accounting, finance and the social sciences.

Taught by experts from the largest Economics department in the UK.

Are you interested in the issues, problems and policy options facing the developing world?

The benefits

• The Mathematics and Economics units in Year 1, are tailored to accommodate your previous academic experience (ie GCSE, A-level, AS-level).
• We collaborate with the Alliance Manchester Business School to equip you for the global business environment after you graduate.
• In Year 2, you focus on two or three study areas, but also have the option to study abroad, take credits in a language or join the Manchester Leadership Programme.
• If you choose the Accounting and Finance pathway, you may take course units that exempt you from certain exams set by professional accountancy bodies.
• Contact our admissions team for advice, information and more.