Modern History with Economics: The University of Manchester

Course description

This programme concentrates on the economic, political and social development of a range of different societies since 1500. Key subjects are the political history of Europe and other parts of the world, the impacts of industrialisation, and social change. The Year 3 dissertation is a piece of major study involving independent research. Students take one course in Economics in each year.

Career opportunities

Graduates are highly employable in a wide variety of careers including finance, management, teaching, the law, media, local government and the Civil Service. Many students continue their studies by taking graduate programmes in Manchester or elsewhere, in History and/or Economics. The skills you acquire as an historian are particularly valued by employers.

Entry requirements

• English language:
  • Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent;
  • eg. NCUK EAP minimum Grade of A with range of 70-79
  • TOEFL: PBT score of 600; CBT score of 250; TWE score of 5.5; IBT score of 100.
• A level: Grades ABB-BBB. History or Economics an advantage, but not essential. General Studies is welcomed but not included as part of the standard offer.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: Minimum of grade C in English Language and Mathematics.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification.
• International baccalaureate: 33-32 points overall, including grades 5 or 6 in three Higher level subjects, one of which must be History. Economics is an advantage but not essential.