MA Economics

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MA Economics

University of Manchester
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Introduction

MA Economics is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

MA Economics at the University of Manchester examines how the latest economics research is used to address policy developments. Students apply economic theory and data analysis to real-world challenges using applied and policy-oriented economic data. The course offers specialisms, including financial economics, macroeconomics, and environmental economics.

MA Economics is a one-year, full-time programme delivered in person. The programme is taught as a flexible economics master’s course with applied and policy-oriented work tied to real-world challenges. Admissions uses a staged admissions process with multiple selection deadlines throughout the year due to demand.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MA Economics at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MA Economics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

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.

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. From 2026: 5 overall, with 5 in writing and no other subskill below 4.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you will be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0. 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill.

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