The University of Manchester
Development Studies and Data Analytics BAEcon
The University of Manchester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Development Studies and Data Analytics BAEcon and other courses in Statistics at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Statistics.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematical Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Statistics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £27000 £36000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £36000 £22000 - £34500 £27000 - £46500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematical Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29245 £31392 £37187
25-75 percentile range £25061 - £34605 £23674 - £39689 £27155 - £49707

Course Description

The BA(Econ) course is an interdisciplinary course that allows you to not only specialise in Economics, but also supplement with other social science subjects such as philosophy, politics and sociology.

You have the flexibility to delve into technical units in Economics such as Econometrics and Mathematical Economics or combine Economics units covering inequality and climate change with social science units to develop a well-rounded understanding on social issues.

The Development Studies pathway is taught by experts in Economics, Politics, Sociology, Social Anthropology, and Social Statistics, and the course offers a rich and coherent basis for understanding the processes and solutions to the problems of development.

It is an interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the issues, problems and policy options facing the development world, such as:

  • inequality;
  • poverty;
  • hunger;
  • wellbeing.

Data Analytics uses data such as numbers, text, sounds, images, memories or experiences to study human behaviour and social environments.

We use data to ask questions about business environments, the ways they function and their impact. You will be able to understand and apply central concepts in Data Analytics, including the theory and method involved in using quantitative data in social science research.

You will be able to take a critical approach to data sources and understand their strengths and weaknesses. You'll also be able to demonstrate to employers that you have skills in complex problem solving, research, and making sense of statistical information in the workplace.

After your first year, you can switch to a different pathway should you discover interests in other social sciences.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Development Studies and Data Analytics BAEcon at The University of Manchester

27% Managers, directors and senior officials
17% Welfare and housing associate professionals
13% Information Technology Professionals
11% Teaching Professionals
8% Business and public service associate professionals
3% Business and public service associate professionals
3% Elementary occupations
3% Administrative occupations
2% Other Health Professionals
2% Teaching Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Statistics

Qualification requirements

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve AAA in academic subjects and grade B in the EAP with writing and speaking grade B and listening and reading grade C. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAA in academic subjects and grade B in the EAP with writing and speaking grade B and listening and reading grade C.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each subtest.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Development Studies and Data Analytics, BAEcon, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #10 
    • #13 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #180 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

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About The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.

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