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The University of Manchester

Manchester , England ,United Kingdom

BAEcon Economics and Finance

The BA in Economics and Finance course features a broad range of internationally-recognised and research-led teaching in accounting, finance, economics, and law.

You will develop an understanding of the relationship between economics, finance, and the social sciences. You will also benefit from experts in business and social sciences with this jointly delivered degree by the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) and the School of Social Sciences (SoSS).

We are very well connected, and have ties with the three main accounting bodies (ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA), along with international businesses, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Kellogg's and Rolls Royce.

Above all, the course offers a flexible and relevant learning experience for anyone considering a career in finance, accounting or banking.

Economics and finance, politics, sociology and philosophy all share a common first year. After your first year, you can apply to switch to a different pathway.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
15 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

AAA
We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A-level.
Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects: Accounting, Anthropology, Business Studies, Classics, Economics, English Language/Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Use of Mathematics and World Development.
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 two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.

English language
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.  The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C.
IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
TOEFL (IBT) 92 overall with minimum of 21 in listening and speaking, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking.
iGCSE English (Second Language) grade B
An acceptable equivalent qualification.