Leading research
World-leading research and teaching in economics has been at the heart of higher education in Manchester since the early days of the University. Three winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics have worked at Manchester: Sir John Hicks (1904-1989), Sir Arthur Lewis (1915-1991) and Prof Joseph Stiglitz. We are proud to offer research-led teaching in all areas of the discipline, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, financial economics, and environmental and development economics.
Study abroad
If you would like to broaden your horizons and your degree, you can apply to study overseas for a year at one of our partner universities. You apply in Year 2 to spend a year abroad in Year 3. If successful, you will put together a programme of study at the host university in consultation with your Academic Exchange Advisor, to complement your studies at Manchester. You will then come back to Manchester to study for a fourth year and graduate with a degree title including ‘with International Study’. See The University of Manchester Study Abroad pages
for more information.
Professional Experience Year Opportunity
You apply in year 1 to boost your employability through a paid Professional Experience Year.
If you meet the criteria, the Professional Experience Team and Careers Service will work with you to find a suitable placement in your 2nd year.
You will then complete your Professional Experience Year in 3rd year extending your degree to four years, before returning to University to finish your final year.
Your degree title will be extended to include ‘with Professional Experience’, giving you the added advantage of relevant work experience when entering the competitive graduate jobs market.
