Overview

Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Graduate students from across the globe come to study economics at Manchester, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision in the core and specialist areas of economics.

The Economics course from The University of Manchester also provides the option of specialising in the following areas:

econometrics;

environmental economics; and

health economics.

Special features

Quantitative methods preparation for the MSc:

Please visit our Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics website for information about the minimum level of knowledge of mathematics and statistics that you should possess from your current or previous training.

The website also provides details and content of our Introduction course on Quantitative Methods in Economics which builds on the knowledge gained in (1) and is designed to equip you with further technical skills that you will require before starting the MSc.

You are strongly advised to attend this course which is offered, free of charge. The course will run during induction week and we recommend that you spend some time between July and September studying and familiarising yourself with the course material on the website, especially if you might not be able to attend the course. The importance of the course is illustrated by the fact that the marks contribute 10% towards the Maths Methods and Econometrics compulsory units of semester one.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Methods in Economic Analysis

Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomic Analysis

Econometric Methods

Dissertation

Development Microeconomics

Cross Section Econometrics

International Macroeconomics

Public Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level.Applicants with a 2:1 in a less technical economics degree with, for example, economic theory only studied to intermediate level, or a 2:2 in a technical economics degree, may be considered for entry onto the MA Economics course.When applying, please submit these supporting documents, in addition to the online form:

copy of transcript from undergraduate degrees (interim transcripts are acceptable if you have not yet finished the degree);
English language evidence (for applicants from non-native English speaking countries.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

≈ 32000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MSc (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £16,000

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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