Manchester Metropolitan University

Economics

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Businesses and governments rely on economists to help them examine issues, identify trends and deal with uncertainty. Throughout the course, we’ll challenge you to think about choices people make and how those decisions affect every aspect of our lives. You’ll explore everything from employment to distribution of wealth and government spending to international trade.

We’ve designed the first year of this course to explore the principles of economics including micro and macro economics, critical thinking and the study of the global business environment. In your second year, you’ll choose betwee

Key highlights

  • Explores employment, wealth distribution, government spending and international trade
  • First year covers micro and macro economics principles
  • Builds critical thinking and understanding of the global business environment
  • Option to add a placement year and/or overseas study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points A Levels - e.g. BBC-BBB Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DMM Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points T Levels - We welcome applications from students undertak…
  • A-level: BBC-BBB — 104-112 UCAS tariff points A Levels - e.g. BBC-BBB Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DMM Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points T Levels - We welcome applications from students undertak…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104-1

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Economic analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Policy analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Management consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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