Learn from the best in the field
Economics at Manchester means learning in a department with a global reputation for excellence. We are ranked Top 10 in the UK and Top 50 globally for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026), reflecting the strength of our teaching, research and real- world impact.
The department has been home to four Nobel Prize winners in Economics most recently, Professor Simon Johnson, who received the Nobel Prize in 2024 for his groundbreaking research on global inequality and wealth disparities between nations. You will be taught by internationally recognised academics who are shaping debates in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, financial economics, and especially environmental and development economics, where Manchester is a founding and world- leading institution.
Utilise industry links
The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group is one of the leading and largest accounting and finance units in Europe and rated among top three in the UK. We have strong links with the three main UK accounting bodies: ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, as well as the ‘Big 4’ accounting companies.
Study finance in an economic and institutional context
This pathway places finance firmly within its economic, institutional and regulatory context. You will examine how interest rates, inflation, growth and policy decisions affect asset prices, investment strategies and financial stability. You will also explore how financial risk is managed by firms, financial institutions and regulators, preparing you to operate in complex and uncertain financial environments.
Shape your degree for finance careers
While specialising in Finance, you retain flexibility to tailor your degree through optional units in economics, finance and quantitative methods. Allowing you to focus on investment and asset management, align your studies with professional accreditation requirements and prepare for postgraduate study in finance.
Broaden your horizons with a Year Abroad
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.
Enhance your employability with a Professional Experience Year
You can 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 Year 2. You will complete your Professional Experience Year in Year 3 extending your degree to four years, before returning to University to finish your final year.
Your degree title will include ‘with Professional Experience’, giving you an advantage of work experience when entering the graduate jobs market.
