MA Economics

at University of Manchester

Course unit details
 

• ECON60901 0 credits Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics.
   

Semester 1

Four mandatory units:

• ECON60411 Macroeconomics
• ECON60391 Microeconomics
• ECON60081 Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis
• ECON60611 Introduction to Econometrics
   

Semester 2
 

One mandatory unit:

• ECON60622 Further Econometrics
   

Three optional units:

• ECON60432 Topics in Economics of Health
• ECON61902 Topics in the Economic Development of China
• ECON60022 Development Microeconomics
• ECON60782 Economics of Environmental Policy
• ECON60422 Environmental Valuation
• ECON60212 Poverty, Inequality and Government Policy in Less Developed Countries
• ECON60762 Agriculture in Economic Development
• ECON60472 Labour Macroeconomics
• ECON60482 Topics in Applied Economics
• ECON60462 Numerical Methods for Economists
• ECON6XXX2 Labour Economics
   

Please note that not all options may be available every year.
 

Also, other options (not listed in 'Course unit list') may be selected subject to approval of the Programme Director and unit lecturer.
 

These include a 15-credit taught master's interdisciplinary unit offered by the University College (UCIL) to taught master's students from all disciplines.
 

Please talk for to your Programme Director first who can advise you on the list of other options available.
 

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Further Econometrics
• Mathematics for Economists
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics
• MA Dissertation
• Development Microeconomics
• Poverty, Inequality and Government Policy in Less Developed Countries
• Healthcare Economics

Academic entry qualification overview
 

A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject in which you have achieved a high level of performance. You should normally have a good training in the core areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory (up to at least intermediate level) and a strong background in mathematics and statistics. 
 

When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
 

English language
 

Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:

• IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5

• TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757

• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70
   

You are not required to submit an English language certificate at the time of application, however if you are eligible for an offer it will be subject to meeting our English language requirements.

• MA (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £13,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £25,500

The demand for economists continues to grow worldwide. This demand exists across a host of institutions ranging from the public sector (like universities, central banks, international organisations) to the private sector (commercial banks and insurance providers).

With the range of applied economics skills provided in the MA Economics course, you are perfectly placed to seek a career in business and position yourself ahead of the competition. At the same time, this degree is ideal if you wish to continue into further education via MSc research degrees across the UK and the world.