Economics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

OVERVIEW

Economics examines how people, businesses, and governments make decisions and interact within the global economy. At Manchester Met, the BA (Hons) Economics degree equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to analyse complex systems, interpret data, and develop solutions to real-world challenges.

Studying in Manchester, a thriving economic hub with major headquarters in finance, media, logistics, and biopharmaceuticals, gives you access to industry connections, work experience opportunities, and a city ready for ambitious graduates. This ensures your learning is rooted in real-world practice while building skills employers value.

In your first year, you will develop foundations in micro- and macroeconomics and global economic history, alongside critical thinking skills. In your second year, you will explore environmental and ecological economics and use data analysis to evaluate policies. In your final year, you will apply these skills to a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

This course has a foundation year available.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

* Learn from industry experts - Learn from leading economists who are shaping economic development in Manchester, post-Brexit Britain and fast-growing European economies.

* Explore economic thinking - You will use both discursive and statistical method to explore a broad range of social and economic challenges.

* Study in an economic hub - Manchester is one of the UK’s economic centres, and our strong links with employers, from global firms to local start-ups, means you'll benefit from guest lectures, networking events and placement opportunities.

* Enhance your employability - Through activities including internships or volunteering. With our award winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.

* Study your way - Enrol on a three-year course and then decide if a placement or overseas study is right for you once you have started your studies.

* Triple accredited - Our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA placing us among the best business schools in the world.