BA Modern History with Economics

    BA Modern History with Economics

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 36,941 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    BA Modern History with Economics

    About

    • Learn about the political and economic impacts of industrialisation and globalisation.
    • Develop and apply transferable skills drawn from studying related academic disciplines in history and the social sciences.
    • Study at one of the top 10 universities in the UK for History and Economics (QS World University Rankings 2024).

    BA Modern History with Economics is a flexible course built around the study of modern history, economic history, economics and political economy.

    A key feature of the course is the opportunity you have to develop and apply transferable skills drawn from studying related academic disciplines in history and the social sciences.

    Broad course units in history and economics constitute the core of the degree in the first two years, leading to more specialist options (in history and economics/political economy) in Year 3, including an independent research project.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects (including History, and Economics or Maths)

    English Program Requirements

    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 gradeC/4 or;
    • IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component or;
    • An acceptable equivalent qualification.

    Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

    The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.

    Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level.

    Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found on our English Language requirements page.

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Study History at Manchester and you will come away with a degree that is well-regarded by employers for the outstanding analysis and critical thinking skills you will develop.

    The University of Manchester is the second most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024).

    Our graduates enjoy success in a wide range of careers, reflecting the high regard in which employers hold a History degree from Manchester, including the BBC - with whom we have well-established links - as well as KPMG, Deloitte, Marks and Spencer, Aviva, Accenture and Barclays.

    Typical professions for History graduates include:

    • teaching and academia;
    • heritage and museums;
    • the Civil Service;
    • policy and thinktanks;
    • creative industries;
    • media and journalism;
    • marketing and public relations;
    • law and accountancy;
    • finance;
    • NGOs.

    Many of our graduates go on to undertake further study such as master's and PhD degrees, PGCEs or law conversion courses before taking up their careers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,941 / year

    BA Modern History with Economics

    The University of Manchester

    The University of Manchester

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Manchester