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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2020

32 CHOOSE MANCHESTERMEGAN’S MANCHESTER

CHOOSE MANCHESTER

*Most targeted university in The Graduate Market in 2019 – High Fliers Research. **34th in the world, 8th in Europe and 6th in the UK – Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018. ***More than 11,000 of our 40,000 students were from overseas – HESA figures 2017/18.

t Manchester, you will experience an education and environment that set you on the right path to a professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling future. Choose Manchester and we’ll help you make your mark.

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Prepare for career success Join the first-choice university for graduate employers*

Develop through industrial and entrepreneurial experiences

Strive for educational excellenceLearn at a university ranked in the top 40 globally, with a history of world-leading minds**

Expand your study with interdisciplinary and international opportunities

Live life to the full Make the most of transformational activities for personal development

Take part in sport, societies and a full calendar of social events

Meet the world Feel at home in a welcoming, multicultural environment***

Meet and support local and global communities at a university committed to social responsibility

Get to know a thriving city Dig deep into Manchester’s revolutionary history, music, fashion and creativity

Share in our proud, diverse and cosmopolitan community

The School of Social Sciences is home to nearly 3,000 undergraduate students (with a 35% international student population). Although we’re a large, diverse School we are a close community. As a student you will be encouraged to collaborate with other students as well as academics from across our unique combination of disciplines;Economics; Politics; Sociology; Social Anthropology; Social Statistics and Philosophy.CONTENTS

Megan’s Manchester 4

Q-Step Internship 6

Stellify 7

Study Abroad 8

Your Future 10

Accounting and Finance 12

Economics 16

Philosophy 30

PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) 26

Politics and International Relations 34

Social Anthropology 38

Sociology 42

BA Social Sciences (BASS) 46

BA Social Sciences (BA) 50

Useful Links 54

Let’s Talk 55

54 MEGAN’S MANCHESTERMEGAN’S MANCHESTER

To chat online with other students like Megan visit www.manchester.ac.uk/soss-unibuddy

MEGAN’SMANCHESTERHaving explored, studied and lived in Manchester, Social Anthropology student Megan shares highlights from her second home.

FAVOURITE BUILDING ON CAMPUSThe Samuel Alexander building is a grand and beautiful building that offers a maze of tutorial rooms and lecture theatres which inspire a hub of activity. There are so many rooms to work in, that when you find one, you feel tucked away from the outside world for an hour or two.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITYThe Students’ Union has a great bar which is so convenient and relaxing to go to after a long day at Uni. On longer days I tend to get a drink at the SU before I travel back to Fallowfield. There’s always a great atmosphere and social environment. The Academy is also really convenient and fun to go to to see music, there seems to be a variety of gigs on all the time.

FAVOURITE STUDY PLACE ON CAMPUSWhen it’s sunny, the green outside the Ali G (Alan Gilbert Learning Commons) is always a lovely place to read or discuss ideas and can really help to refresh your mind when you get bogged down in philosophical and abstract ideas. My favourite place to study is probably the library in Mansfield Cooper because it’s small, quiet and filled with natural light. Its secluded feel means that it is away from any distractions and is a great place to work hard for a couple of hours in between lectures.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT ON CAMPUSThe Students’ Union offers a great selection of cooked dishes which make you feel like you’re at a restaurant, I make it a habit to go in there for Meat-Free Monday’s, where vegetarian dishes are half price.

BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN MANCHESTERThe best thing about living in Manchester is feeling like there’s always something going on that can spark your creativity or interest. Whether it is music, sports, art or comedy you never feel at a standstill.

BIGGEST SURPRISE ABOUT LIVING IN MANCHESTERProbably how close everything feels once you become familiar with your routine as a student. I tend to cycle everywhere and nothing really takes longer than 25 minutes to get to. When I first arrived it felt like the student accommodation was miles away from the University itself, however now it’s just an easy ride away.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO SPEND TIME IN THE CITYI love spending time in Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth Gallery because it’s nice to relax for an hour or so, looking at the amazing pieces of work around you. I make an effort to sketch different things every time I go so I can expand my skill and continue to find interest in the art there. There are also loads of funky bars in the Northern Quarter which are great to go to. I especially enjoy The Night and Day Café as it often has live music or art/photography exhibitions.

76 STELLIFYQ-STEP INTERNSHIP

Q-STEPINTERNSHIP

MAKE YOUR MARKWITH STELLIFY

Manchester’s Q-Step centre offers a range of exciting courses and paid summer internship opportunities. Q-Step focuses specifically on the development of career related quantitative skills, giving you an added edge in the competitive graduate jobs market.

Work placement opportunities are integrated with specific quantitatively focused course units, giving you the skills needed to understand, analyse and criticise quantitative data.

Opportunities include: • Specialist quantitative pathways as part of the BA Social Sciences (BASS) degree (see page 46).• Multiple specialised course units giving hands-on training in the collection and analysis of quantitative data. • Paid summer internship at a range of local and national organisations that such as YouGov, Home Office, Bupa and BBC News. See www.manchester.ac.uk/q-step- placement for the latest opportunities.• Dedicated one-to-one support to advance your application of data in project work and dissertations.

Following the successful completion of Q-Step you will have the quantitative expertise to pursue further study and compete in the graduate job market, where quantitative and data skills are currently in huge demand among employers.

STUDENT SUCCESS BSocSc Sociology student Zvi developed key quantitative skills and secured a job as a result of his Q-Step placement.

“I wanted to complete a Q-Step internship as I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to apply my quantitative knowledge to a real-world setting. I was also very aware of the skills gap some graduates have when it comes to statistics so wanted to strengthen my future prospects.

Having completed my work placement in both London and Washington DC with global social and consumer researcher agency AudienceNet I have significantly increased my confidence when it comes to working with quantitative data. I have also developed a deep understanding of the range of research and data visualisation methods that can be used to meet a client’s needs.”

View Zvi’s Q-Step project here: www.manchester.ac.uk/ q-step-zvi

t Manchester you’ll find a whole host of transformational academic and extracurricular activities to help you stand out and make your mark on the world. We call this Stellify.

Stellify offers you opportunities to develop and grow at a university leading the way in social responsibility. You could even prove your abilities to potential employers by gaining a prestigious award.

Learn without boundaries Enjoy interdisciplinary, international and entrepreneurial study options outside your course

Understand the issues that matter Become ethically, socially and politically informed on some of humanity’s most pressing global issues

Make a difference Contribute to and learn from local and global communities through volunteering

Step up and lead Gain confidence and experience by assisting and inspiring your peers

Create your future Explore countless opportunities for professional career development

“Working on projects like the Manchester Central Foodbank has improved my personal skills and confidence. I’ve made an impact on local communities and the skills and experience I’ve gained will be invaluable when I graduate.”

Sara Kurdi BSocSc Social Anthropology

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98 STUDY ABROADSTUDY ABROAD

STUDYABROAD

Interested in studying abroad? Find out more at: www.manchester.ac.uk/exchange

“I lived in Hong Kong and studied at Hong Kong University - it was the most exciting time of my life.

As a philosophy student, Hong Kong was fascinating both inside and outside the classroom. Things are taught in a very different way over there. I had opportunities to learn about areas of Philosophy that I would never otherwise have been able to.”

Samantha SchiffmanPhilosophy BA

tudy abroad allows you to complete part of your degree outside of the UK at one of our exchange partner universities.

All Social Sciences undergraduate students have the chance to apply to spend time studying overseas. Options range from a full year overseas or a shorter placement in Europe.

To study abroad, you need a good academic average from your first-year university results.The application process is a competitive process and places are allocated on the basis of your academic performance as well as the quality of your overall application.

If successful, you will be assigned an academic exchange advisor in Manchester. They will help select a package of appropriate course units at your host university.

Studying abroad will count towards your degree. Depending on your pathway your results will either be converted into UK grades and count towards your final degree classification or your time abroad will be recognised in your degree title.

Benefits of study abroad• Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime• Broaden your horizons• Grow as a person• Boost your prospects in the job market• Improve your language skills and cultural awareness• Gain a new perspective on your subject area and on higher education

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MANCHESTER ON THE ROADFind out more through our blog, written by Manchester students currently studying abroad. https://manchesterontheroad.com

1110 YOUR FUTUREYOUR FUTURE

YOURFUTURE

s a Social Sciences graduate you will leave Manchester with the knowledge

and transferable skills needed to take the next step towards your chosen career path.

Transferrable skills include

• Strong written and oral communication• Interpretation and application of complex ideas to practical situations• Research and analytical skills• The ability to use evidence and logic to construct a good argument• Project planning and management

Our degrees have an excellent reputation for employability giving you have the opportunity to pursue a career in a broad range of sectors. The University of Manchester is also the most targeted university by employers, meaning you are best placed to access the top graduate programmes in the UK (High Fliers Graduate Market in 2019 Report).

CAREERS SUPPORTBeing a student at Manchester gives you access to a wide-ranging and supportive careers service. Available throughout the entirety of your time at the University and for two years following course completion, the careers services offers a range of services to help you maximise your employment prospects.

Whether you need help identifying a future career path or need to fine tune your interview skills, the careers service is on-hand to support. With four large careers fairs each year and near to 15,000 vacancies listed annually, you have access to a wealth of opportunities to make use of the skills, experience and knowledge gained during your studies at Manchester.

Careers and employability is also built into core teaching with specially-designed sessions to help you plan your career and present yourself in a competitive jobs market. You are able to learn how to identify and improve your skills through small group and one-to-one sessions with your academic advisors.

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Following her graduation, Sarah has established a highly successful career in the non-profit sector and is currently Head of Business Development at The People’s History Museum. In addition to paid work Sarah actively seeks volunteering and board opportunities that have enabled her to accelerate her pathway through the sector.

“Be brave and determined. Offer your time volunteering in return for opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills. Work really hard, learn to be proactive and efficient. Keep seeking new challenges until you get a job which makes an impact and makes you fiercely proud to go into work each day.”

Sarah Miguel BSocSc Sociology graduate

Accounting and Finance UCAS Code: NN43

Economics and FinanceUCAS Code: LN13

FinanceUCAS Code: N300

Due to the flexibility of the programme you are not tied to the course code you apply to through UCAS. This means you have the option to change after your first year, subject to meeting your chosen pathway requirements.

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90% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months Unistats 2018

Strong links with the three main accounting bodies ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA, fast track you to chartered accountancy status

Paid work experience for organisations such as the Co-operative Group, HM Treasury, KPMG, Scottish Government, PwC and HM Revenue and Customs

1312 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Accounting and finance lie at the heart of business. Our degrees give you the specialist knowledge and in-depth understanding of both the theory and practice of accounting and finance.

The University of Manchester is one of the best universities in the UK for teaching and research in accounting and finance. We are one of only two institutions to be awarded the highest 5* rating in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. External surveys of graduate recruiters in the field also vote us in the UK’s top three.

STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER?As an Accounting and Finance student you benefit from a professionally-oriented course run in conjunction with the Alliance Manchester Business School. With strong links to the three main UK accounting bodies; ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, as well as the ‘Big 4’ accounting firms, the course content is designed to prepare you for practice.

The course integrates the study of the theory and practice of accounting. In addition it gives you exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies, particularly those of the ICAEW, giving you a fast track to chartered accountancy status.

CORE TOPICS INCLUDE• Financial and Management Accounting • Corporate Reporting • Auditing • Accountability and Governance • International Financial Regulation • Sustainability • Risk Management • Public and Corporate Finance • Capital Markets • Financial Derivatives • Credit Risk Modelling • Asset Pricing • Financial Econometrics

CAREERS AND SKILLSThis professionally orientated degree is ideal for anyone whois interested in a career in either accounting, finance or professional services.

Our recent graduates have gone on to secure positions with notable international employers including: BDO, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, Grant Thornton, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HM Revenue and Customs, KPMG, Bank of New York, Morgan Stanley, UBS, NHS, National Audit Office, House of Lords, Centre for Economics and Business Research, IBM and Thomson Reuters. Entry requirements:

A Level: AAB GCSE: 6 in Maths, 4 in English IB: 35 points

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-accounting

Yining Li

“The University of Manchester has given me a solid knowledge of accounting and finance and good learning habits. When I graduate I will have a globally recognised qualification to support my further study and career development.”

3022 Applications*

250 Accepted

36 Nationalities*2018 course intake

INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT

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YEAR TWO - EXAMPLE COURSE UNITS

Title (unit value) Mandatory or optional

Foundations of Finance A F (20) Mandatory

Financial Reporting & Accountability A (20) Mandatory

Intermediate Management Accounting A (20) Mandatory

Introduction to Business Information Systems A (10) Mandatory

Financial Statement Analysis A F (10) Mandatory

Investment Analysis F (10) Mandatory

Micro & Macroeconomics E (20) Mandatory

Financial Markets & Institutions (10) Optional

YEAR THREE - EXAMPLE COURSE UNITS


Financial Analysis of Corporate Performance A (40) Mandatory

Empirical Finance F (40) Mandatory

Advanced Management Accounting (20) Optional

Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting & Regulation (20) Optional

Share Prices & Accounting Information (10) Optional

Accountability & Auditing (10) Optional

Advanced Business Information Systems (10) Optional

Case Studies in Digital Transformation (10) Optional

Corporate Governance in Context (10) Optional

Advanced Corporate Finance (20) Optional

Applied Investment Management (10) Optional

Corporate Contracting & Managerial Behaviour (10) Optional

YEAR TWO - EXAMPLE COURSE UNITS CONT


Mergers and Acquisitions: Financial Perspectives (10) Optional

Managerial Economics (20) Optional

Econometrics (20) Optional

International Institutions, Crisis and the Global Economy (10) Optional

A language course or the Stellify Programme (20) Optional

Other units in Economics, Development, Politics, Sociology and other social sciences subjects

Optional

1514 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE COURSE UNITS

YEAR ONE - EXAMPLE COURSE UNITS


Financial Reporting (10) Mandatory

Introductory Management Accounting (10) Mandatory

Financial Decision Making (10) Mandatory

Microeconomics (10) Mandatory

Macroeconomics (10) Mandatory

Mathematics (10) Mandatory

Introduction to Mathematical Economics (10) Optional

Applied Statistics for Economists (10) Optional

Politics of the Global Economy (20) Optional

Computing for Social Scientists (10) Optional

Study Skills (10) Optional

Unequal Societies, Health, Wellbeing & Happiness (20) Optional

These are examples of course units offered in 2019/20 and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit:www.manchester.ac.uk/ugcourses

Accounting and Finance at Manchester is underpinned by a broad-based, social sciences perspective with optional first-year units available in Economics and other social sciences subjects giving you a flexible learning experience that is broad and topical.

Each year of study consists of 120 course credits. Each course unit is worth between 10 and 40 credits.

YEAR ONE gives you a solid foundation in Accounting and Finance as well as providing a broader context of social sciences subjects.

YEAR TWO develops your understanding and starts to focus on your own areas of interest. (A = Accounting and Finance specialists; F = Economics/Finance specialists; E = Economics & Finance specialists)

YEAR THREE chose your final areas of specialisation (A = Accounting and Finance specialists; F = Economics/Finance specialists)

1716 ECONOMICS

There are two main ways of studying Economics at The University of Manchester:

BSc Economics UCAS Code: L102

BA Economics and Social Studiessee pages 20-25

ECONOMICSThe Economics discipline at Manchester is one of the largest in the UK, with nearly 60 members of staff, including 16 professors. World-leading research is at the heart of Manchester, and has been since the establishment of the University. William Stanley Jevons (1835-1882), who helped build the foundations of modern economics, was one of the first professors at Manchester.

Since then, three winners of the Nobel Prize in economics have worked at Manchester. Sir John Hicks (1904-1989) wrote his most important works on welfare economics during his time at Manchester. Sir Arthur Lewis (1915-1991) was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1979 for his pioneering work in the field of development economics and, more recently, Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Prize winner 2001) has led the Brooks World Poverty Institute at Manchester. STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER? We are proud to be acknowledged throughout the world as a leading centre for economic research, scholarship and research-led teaching in all areas of the discipline. These include: macroeconomics, econometrics, financial economics, environmental and resource economics, development economics and industrial/business economics.

As an Economics student at Manchester, you benefit from a high-quality, research-led student experience that will prepare you for a career as a professional economist. You will also be able to progress into a range of economics-related employment or further study in economics, business and finance.

CAREERS AND SKILLSThe flexibility of Economics at Manchester allows you to tailor your studies to fit the career you wish to pursue after graduation.

The analytical reasoning, essay writing and quantitative techniques provided in the BSc Economics degree, gives you the very best employment prospects and healthy start in your post-Manchester career.

Our recent graduates have secured positions with notable international employers including; BDO, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, Grant Thornton, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HM Revenue and Customs, KPMG, NHS, National Audit Office and PwC.

BSC ECONOMICSA single honours course for economics specialists. As a student on this quantitative economics course, you will need to have a strong mathematical background. You should either wish to become a skilled economist, looking to progress to postgraduate study, or wanting to start a career in a renowned organisation.

As a professional economist you must have a clear understanding of economic principles in order to recognise and model relevant economic problems. You must also be equipped with mathematical and econometric tools in order to solve and analyse such problems. The BSc degree provides you with the required training by delivering a compulsory stream of course units, in economic principles, mathematical modelling and econometric techniques.

A small, specialist degree in a large university with a world of opportunities

A distinguished history: a Chair in Political Economy was founded at Manchester in 1854

Entry requirements: A Level: AAB including A in MathsGCSE: 6 in Maths, 4 in English IB: 35 points including 6 in Higher Level Maths

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-economics

Yanbin Guo

“What I love most about my course are the comprehensive and diverse course units that are available for me to choose from. The lectures really inspire me to do further research on specific topics, and the fascinating part is that I can always find a corresponding course unit in an area which makes my academic life in the university enjoyable and allows me to be always passionate about learning and development.”

775 Applications*

96 Accepted



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Econometrics (20) Mandatory

Mathematical Economics (20) Mandatory


Business Economics (20) Optional

International Institutions, Crisis and the Global Economy (10) Optional

Economics for Public Policy (10) Optional

Investment Analysis (10) Optional

Economic Geography: Understanding the Economy, Creating Economic Spaces (10) Optional

Marketing Research (10) Optional

A 20 credit language course or Stellify Programme Optional



Advanced Microeconomics (20) Optional

Advanced Macroeconomics (20) Optional

Micro Econometrics (10) Optional

Time Series Econometrics (10) Optional

Business Forecasting (10) Optional

Mathematical Economics (20) Optional

Financial Economics (10) Optional

Financial Econometrics (10) Optional

Applied Economics Dissertation (20) Optional

The Macroeconomics of Labour Markets (10) Optional

Business Economics Money, Banking & Financial Markets (20) Optional

Economics of Monetary Integration in Europe Climate Change Economics and Policy (10)

Optional

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ECONOMICS COURSE UNITS





Advanced Mathematics (10) Mandatory

Advanced Statistics (10) Mandatory

Introduction to Mathematical Economics (10) Mandatory

Applied Economics (10) Mandatory


Unequal Societies: Health, Wellbeing and Happiness (10) Optional


Financial Decision Making (10) Optional

Fundamentals of Financial Reporting (10) Optional

Further options available in Geography, Law, History, Philosophy and Social Sciences. It is also possible to take 20 credits in a language.

Optional


Economics course units feature formal lectures supported by smaller tutorials or seminars. You will be able to explore the contents of lectures and recommended reading in greater depth. You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who can advise you on selecting course units and career opportunities.

Each year, you will have the opportunity to study compulsory units that deliver an excellent basis for a job as a professional economist. Optional course units offer you the opportunity for further specialisation in an area of particular interest to you.

Each year of study consists of 120 course credits. Each course unit is worth either 10 or 20 credits.

YEAR ONE gives you a solid foundation of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics units.

YEAR TWO focuses on developing your understanding of micro and macroeconomics principles, mathematical economics and econometrics.

YEAR THREE there are no compulsory units. You choose from a range of specialised units, including the option to produce a dissertation in Applied Economics.

The BA Econ is a broad social sciences degree based around a core of economics, mathematics and statistics courses. The degree is designed to appeal to the inquisitive economist, who wants to develop as a career economist, but not yet sure which specialism to take. This flexible, innovative and multidisciplinary degree allows you to study a broad range of subjects before deciding on your pathway at the end of your first year. This means you shape your degree directly in line with your interests and career ambitions.

This course brings together research-led teaching in accounting, anthropology, economics, finance, philosophy, politics and sociology, offering considerable depth of insight, perfect for those targeting a more contemporary workplace.


EconomicsUCAS Code: L100

Economics and Philosophy UCAS Code: LV15

Economics and Politics UCAS Code: LL12

Economics and SociologyUCAS Code: LL13

Economics and Social StatisticsUCAS Code: LL15

Due to the flexibility of the course, you are not tied to the course code you apply to through UCAS. You should only apply for one of the above pathways.

ECONOMICS(BA ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL STUDIES)

The BA (Econ) course is one of the largest degree programmes in the UK and the biggest in the University’s School of Social Sciences meaning you’ll be joining a large community of students specialising in a wide variety of disciplines.

Despite the size of BA (Econ), we have a strong sense of identity meaning you will be part of a tight-knit community of home and international students during your studies, and part of an even bigger community of worldwide alumni after your studies are complete.

Subject to you meeting programme requirements, you have the option of extending your studies and boosting your employability by adding a year’s paid professional placement.

If you want to apply for the ‘with Professional Experience’, your course will be extended to four years.

You may apply during Year one and Year two. If successful, you will complete your placement in Year Three, before returning to the University for your final year.

The flexibility of the degree means you can specialise in the areas that fascinate you, while also being assured of a solid grounding in economics and its related disciplines, developing a broader range of skills more in sync with the values of modern day employers.

AS A BA (ECON) STUDENT• Learn from key experts in contemporary economics and social sciences

• Enjoy a broad degree course that offers flexibility and choice

• Work within a large community of students studying different disciplines

• Have the opportunity to study abroad

2120 ECONOMICS

Unrivalled choice of more than 260 course units over three years

Largest student society with more than 2,000 members, sponsored by Ernst & Young

First run in 1903, the BA (Econ) is Manchester’s longest running degree course

Opportunity to apply for a year’s industrial placement via the ‘with Professional Experience’ programme

Entry requirements: A Level: AAB GCSE: 6 in Maths, 4 in English IB: 35 points including 6 in Higher Level Maths

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-baecon

Alishba Chohan

“The Economics course stood out to me because it offers unique flexibility over unit choice. It is also an internationally diverse course making it very motivating to work with different people with unique and inspiring life goals.” PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESTUDY ABROAD

6147 Applications*

140 Accepted



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Either mathematics and Statistics (20) or Econometrics if specialising in Economics as a single pathway (20)

Mandatory


Environmental Economics (20) Optional

Development Economics (20) Optional

Business Economics (20) Optional

Understanding the Financial Crises: Competing Perspectives (10) Optional

Economics for Public Policy (10) Optional

Further options available in: Politics, Sociology, Philosophy and other social sciences depending on your pathway.

Optional

A 20 credit language course or the Stellify programme Optional

A 20 credit language course or Stellify programme Optional




Either Microeconomics or Mathematical Economics (20) Mandatory

The Macroeconomics of Labour Markets (10) Optional

Natural Resource Economics (10) Optional

Financial Economics (10) Optional


History of Economic Thought (20) Optional

Money, Banking and Financial Markets (10) Optional

Economic Policy Analysis (10) Optional

Property and Justice (20) Optional

Climate Change Economics (10) Optional

Further options available if taking a joint pathway Optional


BA (ECON) COURSE UNITS






Statistics (10) Mandatory

Introduction to Development (10) Optional


Introduction to International Politics (20) Optional


Introduction to Business Anthropology (20) Optional

Work, Organisations & Society (20) Optional


Unequal Societies: Health, Wellbeing and Happiness (20) Optional


You will gain a broad introduction to the social sciences in your first year, where you will take compulsory course units in economics, maths and statistics. Plus, optional units in accounting, finance, politics, sociology and other social sciences. You can then begin to specialise in your second and third year.


YEAR ONE gives you an introduction to the social sciences, enabling you to make an informed choice of areas to specialise in for your second and third years.

YEAR TWO you begin to specialise, taking a maximum of 80 credits from a single subject.

YEAR THREE you pick your final areas of specialisation.

Prithwiraj Ghosh

“It’s so flexible studying here and you can tailor your course. Studying a vast range of modules in my first year helped me realise what I wanted to specialise in for my second and third year. The facilities and support are really great too – lots of library and study spaces and the amount of academic support I received was invaluable.”



Development Economics (20) Mandatory

The Politics of Globalisation (20) Optional

The Politics of Development (20) Optional

Political and Economic Anthropology (20) Optional

Sustainability, Consumption & Global Responsibilities (20) Optional

Environmental Economics (10) Optional

Chinese Politics Today (10) Optional

Ideals of Social Justice (20) Optional

Essentials of Survey Designs & Analysis (20) Optional

A 20 credit language course or the Stellify programme Optional




Natural Resource Economics (10) Optional

Climate Change Economics (10) Optional

International Political Economy (20) Optional

News Media & International Crisis (20) Optional

Africa and Global Politics (20) Optional

Borders, Identities & Citizenship (20) Optional

Anthropology of Development (20) Optional

Medical Anthropology (20) Optional

Contemporary Issues in the Social Anthropology of the Middle East (20) Optional

Urban Sociology (20) Optional

Post-Colonial Theory & Methods (20) Optional

Anthropology of Development & Humanitarianism (20) Optional

Development Studies Dissertation (20) Optional

Theory & Method in Demography (20) Optional


DEVELOPMENT STUDIES COURSE UNITS






Statistics (10) Mandatory

Introduction to Development (10) Mandatory

Introduction to International Politics (20) Optional

Introduction to Political Theory (20) Optional


Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective (20) Optional


Power and Culture: Inequalities in Everyday Life (20) Optional

Unequal Societies – Health, Wellbeing & Happiness (20) Optional


Our Development Studies course is taught as a pathway within the BA Economics and Social Studies (BA Econ) course.

It is an interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the issues, problems and policy options facing the development world, issues such as: inequality, poverty, hunger and wellbeing. Each of the disciplines in the School of Social Sciences – Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Social Anthropology – offer development-related units that are combined together on this stream.


YEAR ONE gives you a broad introduction to the social sciences, enabling you to make an informed choice of areas to specialise in your second and third years.

YEAR TWO you develop your understanding and begin to focus on your own areas of interest.

YEAR THREE you pick your final areas of specialisation. There are no compulsory units during this year. You can take an optional Development Studies dissertation worth 20 credits.

BA (ECON) Development Studies UCAS Code: L900

BA Development Studies with Social StatisticsUCAS Code: LL14

Due to the flexibility of the course, you are not tied to the course code you apply to through UCAS. You should only apply for one of the above pathways.

PPE(POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS)

BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics UCAS Code: LV25

PPE

PPE is a structured, yet flexible course in which you study significant topics, problems and issues. You’ll study topics ranging from global money markets to the ethics of killing, and learn rigour in understanding an argument.

You will also have access to more than 100 research-active academic staff and a vibrant intellectual community. You’ll learn to assess competing ideas about political events, ideologies and institutions, while developing the ability to evaluate economic policies and deep philosophical questions.

WHY POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS (PPE)?As a PPE student you will learn how to critically evaluate competing arguments about political events, ideas and institutions. You will develop the ability to effectively evaluate economic policies, and place the study of economics in a broader institutional and political context. You will also develop the ability to evaluate and think through philosophical arguments and positions.

PPE gives you an opportunity to join a vibrant intellectual community spanning three areas within Social Sciences. You will learn how key insights from different fields can be applied to pressing policy concerns and - in doing so - gain a rich set of intellectual and critical skills.

CAREERS AND SKILLS The interdisciplinary nature of PPE will offer you a wealth of transferable skills, such as; the ability to think critically, present your ideas clearly and succinctly, analyse qualitative and quantitative data, develop creative solutions to problems, and research, examine and analyse information.

Our recent graduates are now working for organisations such as: Goldman Sachs, KPMG, the United Nations, the US Congress, and the Adam Smith Institute. In roles such as: financial analysts, graduate economics advisors, parliamentary assistants, policy advisors and assistant editors.

STUDY ABROADIf you are studying an extended course, you may apply to study a year abroad, in one of our partner universities in your third year.

In addition to your application, places are allocated on the basis of your academic performance, for which a minimum average applies.

PPE SOCIETYPPE at Manchester has a very active society, which brings together PPE students from all year groups, including alumni. It’s a supportive community that hosts regular socials, as well as academic and career events. For more information go to: http://uomppesociety.com/

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Paid work placement opportunities through Q-Step, with organisations including the World Bank and YouGov

Active student-led society hosts academic and career events sponsored by Freshfields and Allen & Overy

Entry requirements: A Level: AAA GCSE: 6 in Maths and EnglishIB: 36 points

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-ppe

Sion Davies

“The PPE course at Manchester has given me the chance to cover three of the most important disciplines to understanding the problems and issues faced by policy makers and governments in the real world. The programme is really flexible and there’s so much freedom when it comes to picking which units you want to study – and there’s plenty to choose from!”

581 Applications*

64 Accepted


STUDY ABROAD


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Politics:Ideals of Social Justice (20) Challenges for Democratic Politics (20)

Mandatory

Philosophy: Formal Logic (20) Ethics (20) 20th Century Analytical Philosophy (20) Philosophical Methods (20)

Mandatory

Economics: Microeconomics 2 (10) Macroeconomics 2 (10) OR Microeconomic Analysis 2 (10) Macroeconomic Analysis 2 (10)

Mandatory

Politics: See page 34-37 for options Optional

Philosophy: See page 30-33 for options Optional

Economics: See page 16-25 for options Optional

You may take up to 20 credits with the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) as a free choice. Note: if you take this choice it will restrict your final year dissertation options.



Topics in PPE (20) Mandatory

Dissertation (20) Mandatory

Politics: See page 34-37 for options Optional

Philosophy: See page 30-33 for options Optional

Economics: See page 16-25 for options Optional

You may take up to 20 credits with the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) as a free choice.

2928 PPEPPE

PPE COURSE UNITS



Politics: Introduction to Political Theory (20) Mandatory

Philosophy: Critical Thinking (20) Mandatory

Economics:Microeconomics 1(10)Macroeconomics 1(10) OR Microeconomic Analysis 1 (10) Macroeconomic Analysis 1(10)

Mandatory

Mathematics and Statistics:Introductory Mathematics (10) Introductory Statistics for Economists (10) OR Advanced Mathematics (10) Advanced Statistics (10)

Mandatory

One of the following Politics units:Introduction to Comparative Politics (20) Making Sense of Politics (20) British Politics: Power and the State (20) Politics of the Global Economy (20) Introduction to International Politics (20)

Optional

One of the following Philosophy units: Introduction to Ethics (20)History of Philosophy (20) Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology (20) Introduction to Philosophy of Mind (20)

Optional


In your first year, you will study equally across the three disciplines enabling you to make informed decisions about your course choices in the second year. Course units include micro and macroeconomics, political thought and critical thinking. As your understanding deepens you can choose units that reflect your interests. In your final year, you may concentrate on two of the three disciplines and will undertake an interdisciplinary course unit specific to PPE students and a dissertation. You can apply to spend your third year (on an extended four year programme) studying abroad at one of the world’s other leading universities.


YEAR ONE gives you a solid foundation across PPE as you choose 40 credits in each discipline area.

YEAR TWO your studies are again split equally between the three areas but you have more freedom to choose units that reflect your developing interests.

YEAR THREE you may choose to concentrate on two of the three disciplines, pursuing in depth the interests you have developed in Year one and two.

BA (Hons) Philosophy UCAS Code: V500

This is our single honours course for philosophy specialists.

Lively student-led societies (PhilSoc and PhilChat) host debates, discussion groups and socials

We host international conferences including Open Minds and Royal Institute of Philosophy Symposium

Our professors have shaped the discipline: Samuel Alexander, Dorothy Emmet, Michael Polanyi, Arthur Prior and Graham Bird

Paid work placement opportunities through Q-Step, in organisations including the World Bank and YouGov

3130 PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY Philosophy is the study of the most general and fundamental features of reality, including ourselves. It enables us to understand and challenge the knowledge and beliefs we have about reality.

Manchester has one of the largest philosophy departments in the UK with 14 members of permanent academic staff. Our staff are internationally recognised researchers, publishing their work in journals, books and give talks around the world. STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER?As a Philosophy student, you learn about other people’s ideas and how to develop your own. Understanding major philosophical debates is essential for developing your own responses to the problems of philosophy. What is even more important, is learning to engage critically with these debates and understand the attempts that have been made to solve them.

You will develop useful transferrable skills:• How to present an effective and rigorous argument• How to develop criticisms of other people’s arguments and views• How to explain difficult material clearly and concisely• How to deal with people who have radically different beliefs about the most important questions in life

Traditional avenues that have been popular with our graduates include; journalism, the media, charities, consultancy, the civil service, finance, marketing and PR, social work, teaching and the law.

Recent Philosophy graduates are working with employers, including: Manchester City Council; Royal Bank of Scotland; Palgrave MacMillan; Lloyds TSB; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Teach First; and Siemens.

Another popular route for our graduates is to pursue postgraduate study. Recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in; teaching; law; political theory and political economy; business and marketing; visual anthropology and social work.

You will also learn to develop and justify your own answers to some of the most fundamental and important questions that human beings can ask:• What makes something the morally right thing to do?• Do we have free will?• Does God exist?• Is the human mind just a lump of grey matter?

In answering these questions you will learn how to back up your claims with cogent and persuasive arguments and as a result develop the life-enhancing transferable skills of critical analysis and rigorous argument.

CAREERS AND SKILLSOur degrees have an excellent reputation for employability, and our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in a wide range of industries.

Entry requirements: A Level: ABB GCSE: 4 in Maths and English IB: 34 points

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-philosophy

Lois Uduje

“Studying Philosophy has allowed me to explore new ways of thinking that I would never have otherwise come across. Its applicability to so many different areas is what drew me to it initially, and studying at Manchester has meant I now have skills in many different areas like logic, sociology and politics. All the lecturers here are very passionate about their subject, making it all the more interesting to learn.”

463 Applications*

42 Accepted



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YEAR TWO - EXAMPLE COURSE UNITS CONT


Phenomenology (20) Optional

Marx & Hegel (20) Optional

Jurisprudence (20) Optional


Arguing about Politics (20) Optional

Plus 20 credits in an outside subject, a University College course or Stellify Programme.

Optional



At least one analytical methodology course: Philosophical Methods (20) 20th Century Analytical Philosophy (20) Formal Logic (20)

Mandatory

Aesthetics (20) Optional

Ethics (20) Optional

Philosophy of Religion (20) Optional

Locke, Berkeley & Hume (20) Optional

Philosophy of Science (20) Optional

Philosophy of Mind (20) Optional



Dissertation (20) or (40) Mandatory

Metaphysics (20) Optional

Special Author: Wittgenstein (20) Optional

Special Author: Kant (20) Optional

Philosophy of Action (20) Optional

Philosophy of Psychology (20) Optional

Personhood & Freedom of the Will (20) Optional

Metaethics & Religious Language (20) Optional

Special Author: Russell (20) Optional

Phenomenology (20) Optional

Philosophy of Music (20) Optional

Plus 20 credits in an outside subject Optional

3332 PHILOSOPHYPHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY COURSE UNITS



Critical Thinking (20) Mandatory

Introduction to Ethics (20) Mandatory

History of Philosophy (20) Mandatory

Introduction to Philosophy of Mind (20) Mandatory

Introduction to Metaphysics & Epistemology (20) Mandatory

20 further credits in a complementary subject, such as political theory, politics or a language course.

Optional


Philosophy course units feature formal lectures supported by smaller tutorials or seminars, in which you are able to explore the contents of lectures and recommended reading in greater depth. Tutorials and seminars are key elements of your study at Manchester and will improve your written and oral communication skills via group discussions, essay-writing and presentations. You will be assigned an Academic Advisor, a member of staff who takes a friendly interest in your progress and can advise you on selecting course units and career opportunities.


OTHER WAYS TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY AT MANCHESTERAs well as the BA Social Sciences (pages 46-49) you can also study Philosophy alongside Economics, Maths or Physics, or as part of the PPR degree. For more information go to: www.manchester.ac.uk

YEAR ONE provides you with a grounding in philosophical traditions, themes and problems.

YEAR TWO you will develop and deepen your understanding of issues introduced in the first year and can choose new and more advanced topics to explore.

YEAR THREE offer specialised and in-depth explorations of issues led by original researchers in the field. You also undertake a substantial independent piece of research on a topic of your choosing.

BSocSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations UCAS Code: L200

This is our single honours course for Politics and International Relations specialists.

Manchester is the new home of the British Election Study offering exciting opportunities for study within electoral politics

A lively, vibrant and radical student community, active in societies, socials, a student journal and annual conference

One of the largest politics departments in the country with a wide-range of specialisms

Paid work placement opportunities through Q-Step, at organisations including the World Bank and YouGov

3534 POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Politics at Manchester is structured around three core teaching areas: Comparative Politics, International Politics and Political Theory. This structure extends across everything we do, from teaching to world-class research.

STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER?We will help you develop solid intellectual foundations while also giving you increasing choice and diversity of subjects and approaches as you progress through your second and third years.

Due to the size of the department, you benefit from access to internationally recognised research across a broad range of areas. There are multiple research clusters which host a lively series of talks and debates. Our clusters include; the Global Political Economy, the Critical Global Politics, Democracy and Elections, Comparative Public Policy and Institutions, and the Manchester Centre for Political Theory. Visit www.socialsciences. manchester.ac.uk/politics/research/research-clusters/ to find out more.

CAREERS AND SKILLSAs well as the specialist knowledge you’ll gain, our degrees will equip you with a wealth of transferable skills including the ability to research, examine and analyse information; think critically; present your ideas clearly and succinctly; demonstrate excellent written and oratory skills and present a reasoned argument.

Our recent graduates have gone on to secure positions with notable international employers including; BDO, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, Grant Thornton, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HM Revenue and Customs, KPMG, NHS, National Audit Office and PwC.

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHINGYou will be taught by a highly accredited teaching and research team. Our team has won numerous awards including Manchester Students’ Union teaching awards, and achieved national recognition, three times winning the Political Studies Association Sir Bernard Crick Prize for Outstanding Teaching (2007, 2012, 2017).

STUDY ABROADYou have the opportunity to apply to spend a year abroad studying in a partner university in your second year.

This is a competitive process judged on the basis of your academic performance, for which a minimum average applies, as well as the quality of your application.

Entry requirements: A Level: AAB GCSE: 4 in Maths, 6 in English IB: 35 points

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-politics

Julien Nourian

“I wanted to study Politics and International Relations so that one day I am able to help change things in our society. The University of Manchester is one of the top ranked Universities in the UK and worldwide. It is also gifted with a sizeable, well respected Politics and International Relations team which helped confirm my choice.

My experience at the University has been simply amazing. I have had the chance to meet politically-minded students who like me came from a different country with different views and cultures.”

1108 Applications*

98 Accepted



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How to Conduct Politics Research, Independent Research Skillsand Research Methods (20)

Mandatory


Challenges for Democratic Politics (20) Optional

The Politics of Globalisation (20) Optional

Comparative Western European Politics (20) Optional

Questions About International Politics (20) Optional

The Politics of Development (20) Optional

Southern European Politics (20) Optional

Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective (20) Optional

The Politics of Insecurity (20) Optional

British Politics & Society since 1940: From Blitz to the Brexit (20) Optional

Asia-Pacific Security (20) Optional




There are currently, 30 Politics units available in Year 3, including: Mandatory

Russian Politics (20) Optional

Elections & Voters in Britain (20) Optional

Political Morality & Dirty Hands (20) Optional

American Politics: Why Do They Do That? (20) Optional

Gender, War & Militarism (20) Optional

Power, Space & Popular Culture (20) Optional

The Politics & Philosophy of Nationalism (20) Optional

War Memories & Reconciliation in East Asia (20) Optional

The Politics of Climate Change (20) Optional

Children, Family & Social Justice (20) Optional

You also have the option to take 20 credits in an outside subject.

3736 POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSE UNITS



Introduction to Political Theory (20) Mandatory

Introduction to Comparative Politics (20) Mandatory

Making Sense of Politics (20) Mandatory

Introduction to International Politics (20) Mandatory

British Politics: Power and the State (20) Optional


A language course (20) Optional

A unit in another social science such as Economics or Sociology (20) Optional


While our size brings choice and quality, you will also benefit from one-to-one contact with a dedicated Academic Advisor, small group tutorials, and opportunities to talk to staff informally. For example at our popular staff-student social events and Pankhurst seminar series. We offer a thriving and vibrant student life in the department.

You can apply to spend your third year (on an extended four-year course) studying abroad at one of the world’s other leading universities.

OTHER WAYS TO STUDY POLITICS AT MANCHESTERYou can combine the study of Politics with other Social Sciences subjects as part of the BA Social Sciences (see pages 46-49), or as part of the BA Economics and Social Studies (see pages 20-23). Politics is also available on a number of other degrees including:• BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)• BA Law with Politics• BA Politics and Modern History• BA Politics with a Foreign Language

Visit https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/study/ to review your options.

YEAR ONE provides an introduction to the three core areas of comparative politics, political theory and international politics as well as training in university-standard research and study skills.

YEAR TWO you develop your understanding in the three core areas taking at least 20 credits of each and also begin to focus on your own areas of interest.

YEAR THREE you pick your final areas of specialisation, including a dissertation on a topic of your choosing.

3938 SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

BSocSc Social Anthropology UCAS Code: L600

This is Manchester’s single honours course for Social Anthropology specialists.

SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

At Manchester, we train you to think anthropologically to see beyond what is usually taken for granted. We provide you with a cross-cultural and critical understanding of the major issues facing the world today.

Social anthropology is the comparative study of culture, essentially asking what it means to be human. Contemporary anthropology is a critical discipline that tackles an enormous variety of topics. You could consider questions about how people make families, worship gods and organise their economic and political lives. In short, studying social anthropology changes the way you think.STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER?As a student at Manchester you have direct access to the experts in the field of anthropology. Manchester is the authority on; visual and sensory media; the impact of new reproductive and genetic technologies; AIDS, sexuality and masculinities; race, cities, migration and infrastructures; urban and border politics; crafts, play and worship.

We pioneered the study of difficult political and moral issues concerning colonial systems. We lead the way in the anthropological analysis of social change, cities, social networks, and anthropological research. We continue this legacy by emphasising the importance of ‘engaged anthropology’ – seeing anthropology as a way to address global issues of inequality.

CAREERS AND SKILLS An anthropological approach means trying to see beyond what is usually taken for granted. Such an ability to think outside the box is a vital skill in today’s increasingly interconnected, socially and culturally complex world.

Social Anthropology at Manchester prepares you for the demands of new and unexpected situations. Employers are increasingly recognising the value of a degree that combines an understanding of culture and society with practical people skills. Some of our most recent graduates are now employed by Friends of the Earth, the General Medical Council, social services and RBS.

STUDY ABROADThe course also offers the four-year option of BSocSc Social Anthropology with International Study. This enables you to spend a year abroad studying in one of our partner universities. You can apply for this opportunity during your second year.

This is a competitive process, available places are allocated on the basis of your academic performance, for which a minimum average applies, as well as the quality of your overall application. If successful, you put together a package of appropriate course units at your host university in consultation with your Academic Exchange Advisor at Manchester .

Opportunities for hands-on training in visual anthropology, with access to an unrivalled library of ethnographic film at our Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology

Ranked fifth in the UK for social anthropology

The Complete University Guide 2020



Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-social-anth

Megan Bonfield

“I chose social anthropology because I wanted to understand how different cultural dynamics and performances operate, without adhering to pre-conceived assumptions or prejudices. Social anthropology is amazing for training you to listen and understand before assuming one perspective is ‘right’. You look past the immediate and gain insight into how one operates in the relational self when faced with some of the most fundamental questions about humanity.

The topics I’ve encountered here are things I’ve never even considered previously at school and make me feel like I’m really benefitting from being a student here. You definitely gain a new perspective and open mind.”

384 Applications*

54 Accepted



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4140 SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY COURSE UNITS



Power and Culture: Inequality in Everyday Life (10) Mandatory

Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective (10) Mandatory

Key Ideas in Social Anthropology (10) Mandatory

Introduction to Ethnographic Reading in Social Anthropology (10) Mandatory

Regional Studies of Culture: 1 (20) Mandatory

Regional Studies of Culture: 2 (20) Mandatory

Anthropology Today: Making Sense of the Contemporary World (10) Mandatory

Anthropology Today: Beyond Text (10) Mandatory

Introduction to Business Anthropology (20) Optional

A unit from another subject such as Sociology or a language (20) Optional



Anthropological Theory (20) Mandatory

The Ethnographer’s Craft (20) Mandatory

You take at least two of the following units: Optional

Anthropology of Religion (20) Optional

Political & Economic Anthropology (20) Optional

Anthropology of Kinship, Gender and Sex (20) Optional

Materiality & Representation (20) Optional

Anthropology Today: Beyond Text (10) Mandatory

You can also take 20 credits of third year courses or 20 credits in an outside subject or the Stellify programme




The Ethnographer’s Craft (20) Mandatory

Medical Anthropology (20) Optional

Anthropology of Development & Humanitarianism (20) Optional

Anthropology of the Arctic (20) Optional

Anthropology of Britain (20) Optional

Space & Power in Central Asia (20) Optional

Anthropology of Childhood & Education (20) Optional

Screening Culture (20) Optional

Anthropology of Vision, Memory & the Senses (20) Optional

Black Identity & Culture in Latin America (20) Optional

The Good Life: an Anthropology of Ethics (20) Optional

Few students will have studied anthropology previously, so your first year will help you build a strong foundation in key concepts, approaches and questions. As you progress, you will look more in-depth at the anthropological contribution to thematic areas of the study of human life, develop your own research skills and learn about the cutting-edge research of Manchester staff. You can apply to spend your third year (on an extended four-year programme) studying abroad at one of the world’s other leading universities.

Each year of study consists of 120 course credits. Each course unit is worth between 10 and 40 credits.As well as the BA Social Sciences (see pages 46-49) you can also study Anthropology alongside Archaeology, Religion or Linguistics. For more information go to www.alc.manchester.ac.uk

YEAR ONE provides you with a strong foundation in key concepts, approaches and questions.

YEAR TWO offers a more in depth look at the anthropological contribution to particular thematic areas of the study of human life, as well as developing your research skills and learning more about the cutting edge research of some of the Manchester academics.

YEAR THREE (or Year 4 for those who have completed a year of international study) focuses on specialist courses which build on the research expertise of our staff and includes independent dissertation research on a topic of your choice.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BSocSc Sociology UCAS Code: L300

This is Manchester’s single honours course for Sociology specialists.

The UK’s largest group of sociologists providing diverse expertise and an excellent staff to student ratio

The leading department for sociological research in the UK for the past 15 years, according to the last three national research assessments

Paid work placement opportunities through Q-Step, in organisations including charities, business, government and more.

Ranked fourth in the UK for sociology

QS World University

Rankings by Subject 2019

4342 SOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY Sociology is the study of social life and social change. It adopts the perspective that individual behaviour can only be understood by studying people’s social context and their webs of connection.

An investigative ‘myth-busting’ discipline, sociology critically examines core assumptions about social life. Research and teaching are often motivated by the desire to improve or challenge the conditions of life and society, and sociology provides a critical perspective on how and why we might change our social worlds.

STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER?As a Sociology student at Manchester, you get the opportunity to study many different topics, from reproduction of inequalities in relation to social categories (such as race, class or gender), to the shaping of intimate relationships by wider cultural contexts, or the generation of resistance and protest by economic trends and crises.

Manchester’s lecturers are all actively engaged in research and writing on a range of sociological topics, meaning you are taught by people at the forefront of current sociological research and theory.

The course involves lectures, workshops, panels and other activities, to help you develop and identify a range of useful skills for your studies and future career. You are able to access regular events on jobs, careers and employability, as well as volunteering and internship opportunities. The events involve alumni, graduate employers, Careers Service advisors, and other experts from across the University.

Our recent Sociology graduates work in a broad range of career sectors and organisations, such as: the BBC, the United Nations, The British Council, Bank of America, The Ministry of Justice, and the UK Police Force.

CAREERS AND SKILLSBSocSc Sociology gives you the skills to analyse and interpret contemporary social challenges. You explore how claims about social life are based on particular types of evidence and develop the ability to critically assess them. With guidance, you build on your analytical and investigative skills and understand how to open up your sociological imagination in order to equip you with the tools needed for independent thinking, research and analysis.

At Manchester, we embed a course on professional development for sociologists, called ‘Sociology Futures’ that runs across all three years of your undergraduate degree.

Entry requirements: A Level: ABB GCSE: 4 in Maths and English IB: 34-32 points

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-sociology

Thomas Downe

“I chose Sociology at Manchester and fell in love with both the subject and the city. It opened my eyes to the society that we live in, and allowed me to explore and understand the nuances in our society. My student experience has been rewarding and engaging. As the Chair of the Sociology Society and a Student Ambassador I have been able to improve both my university experience and that of others.”

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483 Applications*

47 Accepted

7 Nationalities *2018 course intake


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4544 SOCIOLOGYSOCIOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY COURSE UNITS



Researching Culture & Society (20) Mandatory

Foundations of Social Thought (20) Mandatory

Contemporary Social Thought (20) Mandatory

Media, Culture & Society (20) Optional

Sociology of Personal Life (20) Optional

Social Inequalities in Contemporary Britain (20) Optional

Global Social Challenges (20) Optional




Qualitative Social Research Design & Methods (20) Mandatory

The Survey Method in Social Research (20) Mandatory

Work, Economy & Society (20) Optional

Sociology of Science (20) Optional

Gender, Sexuality & Culture (20) Optional

Social Change in China (20) Optional

Nature, Environment & Social Theory (20) Optional

Sociology of Popular Music (20) Optional

Sustainability, Consumption & Global Responsibilities (20) Optional

Racism & Ethnicity in the UK (20) Optional

Social class & Inequality in Britain (20) Optional

Sociology of Fashion (20) Optional



Dissertation (20) or (40) Mandatory

Body & Society (20) Optional

The Sociology of Human-Animal Relations (20) Optional

Secrets, Lies and Mass Deception (20) Optional

De-industrialisation, People & Place (20) Optional

Identity, Power & Modernity (20) Optional

Sociology of Cultural Participation & Cultural Policy (20) Optional

Forced Migration (20) Optional

Applications of Social Networks (20) Optional

Gender, Time and Change (20) Optional

Material Culture: The Social Life of Things (20) Optional

The Longevity Revolution (20) Optional

During your first year, you will gain a grounding in theory and methods and choose from units including the study of personal life, work and organisations, and technology and communications. As you develop, you explore sociology at the cutting-edge of the field, you take classes with leading figures in the discipline that teach units, drawn directly from their research. You will also learn how to develop your own areas of interest, to conduct your own research and develop expert knowledge that will equip you for a range of professions when you graduate.

Subject to you meeting course requirements, you have the option of extending your studies and boosting your employability by adding a year’s paid professional placement. If you want to apply for the ‘with Professional Experience’ programme, your course will be extended to four years. If you are interested in the ‘with Professional Experience’ option, you apply during your first and second year. If successful, you complete your placement in your third year and return to the University for your final year.

Upon graduation, your degree title will include ‘with Professional Experience’. This gives you an added advantage of relevant work experience when entering the competitive jobs market.

Other options include; taking a language, participating in our Stellify Programme or applying to spend a semester studying abroad at one of the world’s other leading universities.

Each year of study consists of 120 course credits. Each course unit is worth between 10 and 40 credits.

YEAR ONE introduces you to sociological theory and methods of enquiry. The aim is to offer something new to those who have completed A Level Sociology, as well as providing a basic foundation to those who have not.

YEAR TWO you will develop your theoretical and substantive knowledge and receive training in research methods that prepares you for conducting independent research in year three.

YEAR THREE focuses on the specialist units which build on the research expertise of our staff, as well as the opportunity to conduct your own piece of research.


Criminology and Quantitative Methods UCAS Code: C856

Philosophy and CriminologyUCAS Code: VL53

Philosophy and PoliticsUCAS Code: VL52

Philosophy and Quantitative Methods UCAS Code: P567

Politics and CriminologyUCAS Code: LM29

Politics and Quantitative MethodsUCAS Code: P467

Politics and Social AnthropologyUCAS Code: LL26

Politics and SociologyUCAS Code: LL23

Social Anthropology and Criminology UCAS Code: LM69

Social Anthropology and Philosophy UCAS Code: LV65

Social Anthropology and Quantitative MethodsUCAS Code: S456

Social Anthropology and Sociology UCAS Code: LL63

Sociology and CriminologyUCAS Code: LM39

Sociology and PhilosophyUCAS Code: LV35

Sociology and Quantitative Methods UCAS Code: 52L8

Due to the flexibility of the course you are not tied to the course code you apply to through UCAS. You have the option to change after your first year, subject to meeting your chosen pathway requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Create a degree that suits your interests with more than 260 course units to choose from

One of only 15 Q-Step centres where you can acquire career focused quantitative data skills


Opportunity to apply for a year’s industrial placement via the ‘with Professional Experience’ programme

4746 BA SOCIAL SCIENCES

BA SOCIAL SCIENCES (BASS)

The social sciences have many areas of overlap. Our BA Social Sciences (BASS) degree gives you maximum flexibility and choice, enabling you to sample a broad-range of subjects before you decide where to specialise. You will be able to find connections and have the freedom to follow your own interests across these six disciplines: philosophy, criminology, politics, social anthropology, sociology and quantitative methods.

BASS gives you the flexibility to sample a variety of social sciences subjects before you decide what to specialise in.

STUDY ABROAD

QUANTITATIVE SKILLSSocial scientists use a wide range of analytical skills to understand the social world. Much of the data used is quantitative and there is a growing demand among employers for graduates to have the quantitative skills to analyse data in all its forms.

Course units provide trainingin collecting, handling and analysing data using a range of online resources and specialist software. In Year one you have an option to explore quantitative approaches to the study of inequality and learn how to analyse new sources of social media data. In Years two and three more specialist options include demographic analysis and the advanced study of social networks.

On completion, your excellent training will provide entry into a range of careers. In addition, participating in the Q-Step programme provides you with a paid summer placement in your second year. CAREERS AND SKILLS The course units available give you a range of subject-specific transferable skills. Such as: the ability to think critically, present your ideas clearly and succinctly, develop creative solutions to problems, and present a reasoned argument.

Some of our recent graduates now work at the Ministry of Justice, Friends of the Earth, Google and Palgrave Macmillan.


Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/study-bass

Robert Varley

“Studying Sociology and Criminology (as part of the BA Social Sciences) has been one of the wisest steps I have ever taken. I enjoy learning about society and having such an array of modules to choose from.”

1226 Applications*

146 Accepted

19 Nationalities *2018 course intake


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You must take one of the following methodology units:• Philosophical Methods (20)• Politics Project (Extended Essay) (20)• The Ethnographer’s Craft (20)• Essentials of Survey Design & Analysis (20)• The Survey Method in Social Research (20)• Qualitative Social Research Design & Methods (20)• Accessing & Understanding Data for Criminologists (20)• Data Analysis for Criminologists (20)

Mandatory

Philosophy (See page 30-33 for options) Optional

Politics (See page 34-37 for options) Optional

Social Anthropology (See page 38-41 for options) Optional

Sociology (See page 42-45 for options) Optional

Research Design & Statistical Inference (20) Optional

Market Research (10) Optional

Policing & the Police (20) Optional

Security: Policing, Counter-Terrorism & Cyber-Security (20) Optional

A language course or the Stellify programme (20) Optional



Dissertation in one of your pathway subjects (20 or 40) Mandatory

Philosophy (See page 30-33 for options) Optional




Counter Terrorism (20) Optional

Miscarriages of Justice (20) Optional

Criminology & Mass Violence (20) Optional

Advanced Social Network Analysis (20) Optional

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BA SOCIAL SCIENCES (BASS) COURSE UNITS



Engaging with Social Research (20) Mandatory

Philosophy (See pages 30-33 for options) Optional




Crime and Society (20) Optional

Criminal Law (20) Optional

Unequal Societies - Health, Wellbeing & Happiness (20) Optional

You can also take units in Economics & Development Studies Optional


In the first year you will follow a broad course that includes at least three of the six main areas. This will offer a wide-ranging introduction to the social sciences and to basic transferable, analytical and critical skills.

As you progress you will choose subjects to specialise in, exploring these through research-led teaching, before specialising in one or two areas. You will also complete a research project (dissertation) in one of your areas of study.

Subject to you meeting course requirements, you have the option of extending your studies and boosting your employability by adding a year’s paid professional placement. If you want to apply for the ‘with Professional Experience’ programme, your course will be extended to four years. If you are interested in the ‘with Professional Experience’ option, you apply during your first and second year. If successful, you complete your placement in third year and return to the University for your final year.

Upon graduation, your title will be extended to include ‘with Professional Experience’, giving you an added advantage of having relevant work experience when entering the competitive graduate jobs market.

You can also take a language, participate in our Stellify programme and apply to spend a semester studying abroad at one of the world’s other leading universities.

Each year of study consists of 120 course credits. Each unit is worth either 10 or 20 credits.

YEAR ONE gives you a broad introduction to the Social Sciences, enabling you to make an informed choice of areas to specialise in for your second and third years.

YEAR TWO It is at this stage that you begin to specialise. If you decide to specialise in one subject you will take between 60 - 80 credits in it. If you decide to specialise in two subjects you will take at least 40 credits in each.

YEAR THREE you pick your final areas of specialisation. If you decide to specialise in one subject you will take between 60 - 80 credits in it. If you decide to specialise in two subjects you will take at least 40 credits in each.

There are two main ways of studying Social Sciences atThe University of Manchester:

BA Development Studies and Social Statistics UCAS Code: LL14

BA Economics and Social Statistics UCAS Code: LL15

Benefit from a broad, flexible and topical learning experience

Learn from leaders in the development and economics fields

Work on real-world research issues and gain practical skills and experience using a range of exciting datasets

5150 BA SOCIAL SCIENCES (BA)

Social statistics is the use of statistics to study international human behaviour and social environments. Social statisticians draw meaningful insights from data such as numbers, text, tweets, sounds, images, memories and perceptions, in order to understand society, business and social change.

By analysing data, social statisticians are able to answer questions such as what internet research tells us about cultural differences and how people cope with financial hardship. They are also able to model change over time, describe how people and populations change.STUDY ABROAD

WHY MANCHESTER?Data and economics don’t function in isolation which is why as a student at Manchester you’ll study these subjects in context, in the real world. Statistical and commercial practices are best understood and explored through an understanding of the environments in whichthey are useful.

These new, innovative courses bring together research-led teaching in accounting, business, economics, finance, politics and sociology and offer a considerable depth of insight into contemporary business and real world issues.

The course units for both courses have been designed to give you a through grounding in advanced social statistics.

Studying Social Statistics and Economics will ensure that you understand complex qualitative data methods. It will prepare you for working in roles within finance and professional services, market research and the government.

Our recent graduates work in a range of sectors and organisations and are employed by American Express, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Ernst & Young, PwC, Department of Health and IBM.

CAREERS AND SKILLSThese degrees will enable you to understand and apply central concepts in social statistics, including the theory and methods involved in using quantitative data in social science research.

You’ll graduate with skills in complex problem solving research and will be able to make sense of statistical information in the workplace. Graduates are highly sought-after and are able to use their skills and knowledge in a range of different areas.

As a Development Studies and Social Statistics student you’ll develop skills in analytical reasoning, statistics and qualitative techniques – qualities that will enable you to enter a career in a range of industries including international development or working for a global company that uses data intensively.

Entry requirements: A Level: AAB GCSE: 6 in Maths, 4 in English LanguageIB: 35 points

Find out more online at www.manchester.ac.uk/ study-socialsciences


BA SOCIAL SCIENCES (BA)

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Survey Method in Social Research (20) Optional

Essentials of Survey Design and Analysis (20) Optional

Research Design and Statistical Inference (20) Optional

Market Research (10) Optional

Applied Statistics for Social Scientists (20) Optional



Theory and Method in Demography (20) Optional

Advanced Social Network Analysis (20) Optional

Modelling Social Inequality (20) Optional

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BA SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE UNITS



Understanding Social Media (20) Optional

Unequal Societies - Health, Wellbeing and Happiness (20) Optional

Introductory Statistics for Economists (10) Optional

Applied Statistics for Social Scientists (20) Optional

These are examples of course units offered in 2019/20 and are subject to change.For the most up-to-date information, visit:www.manchester.ac.uk/ugcourses

This is an interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the issues, problems and policy options facing the development world, issues such as: inequality, poverty, hunger and wellbeing. Each of the disciplinesin the School of Social Sciences – Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Social Anthropology – offer development-related units that are combined together on this stream.

Other options include; taking a language, participating in our Stellify Programme or applying to spend a semester studying abroad at one of the world’s other leading universities.


For more information about the course units on offer for the BA (ECON) in Economics and Social Science and the BA (ECON) in Development Studies with Social Statistics please refer to pages 20-25.

YEAR ONE gives you a broad introduction to the social sciences, enabling you to make an informed choice of areas to specialise in your second and third years.

IN YEAR TWO you will develop your understanding and begin to focus on your own areas of interest. Social Statistics course units include:

IN YEAR THREE you pick your final areas of specialisation. There are no compulsory units during this year. You can take an optional Development Studies dissertation worth 20 credits.

LET’STALK

USEFULLINKS

OPEN DAYS

POST-APPLICATION VISIT DAYS

The University organises open days every year in June and October. These are an opportunity to find out more about the course, meet students and staff and tour the campus. You will also get the opportunity to find out more about accommodation, finance, study abroad and our facilities. For more information, go to www.manchester.ac.uk/opendays

If you apply and receive an offer, we will invite you to a more detailed course specific visit day. This will give you the opportunity to meet and chat to existing students, attend a sample lecture, understand the structure and teaching methods for your chosen course and learn more about student life.

5554 LET’S TALKUSEFUL LINKS

ACCOMMODATIONDiscover your potential new homewww.manchester.ac.uk/accommodation

ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONSEverything you need to apply to Manchesterwww.manchester.ac.uk/ug

CHILDCARESupport for students who are also parents or carerswww.manchesterstudentsunion.com/studentparents

DISABILITY ADVISORY AND SUPPORT SERVICESFor any additional support needswww.manchester.ac.uk/dass

FUNDING AND FINANCEFees, loans, scholarships and morewww.manchester.ac.uk/studentfinance

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSDiscover what we offer our multinational communitywww.manchester.ac.uk/international

IT SERVICESOnline learning, computer access and IT supportwww.manchester.ac.uk/itservices

LIBRARYOne of the UK’s largest and best-resourced university librarieswww.manchester.ac.uk/library

LIVING AT HOME STUDENTSNot planning to live in halls? You can still make the most of the Manchester experiencewww.manchesterstudentsunion.com/livingathome

PARENTS AND SUPPORTERSA wealth of information to assist parents and supporters navigate the application processwww.manchester.ac.uk/parents-supporters

PROSPECTUSAccess or order a copy of our prospectuswww.manchester.ac.uk/ug/prospectus

SOCIAL MEDIATweet and follow uswww.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-media

SPORTExcellent clubs, leagues, classes and facilities, plus sports scholarshipswww.manchester.ac.uk/sport

STUDY ABROADIt is possible to spend a semester at an overseas university whichever degree course you pickwww.manchester.ac.uk/exchange

STUDENTS’ UNIONSocieties, events, peer support, campaigns and morewww.manchesterstudentsunion.com

SUPPORT AND WELL-BEINGSupport issues relating to your studies, money, health or well-beingwww.manchester.ac.uk/student-support

VIDEOSSee and hear more about uswww.youtube.com/user/universitymanchester

SCHOOL CONTACTSOur Undergraduate Admissions team is on hand to answer any queries you may have about our courses, your application or your offer.

Contact the team on +44 (0)161 820 6525 or email [email protected]

VISIT USOur guided visits include a presentation on the University, a question-and-answer session with current students, and a campus tour. Take an accommodation tour of some halls of residence, including a guided tour and a viewing of at least one student bedroom.

Alternatively, feel free to take an independent look around campus. Our Gift Shop in University Place can provide maps and information. It’s open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Please check www.manchester.ac.uk/visit-us before planning your visit for the latest tour availability and booking details.

SPEAK TO A STUDENT

Get answers to your questions from our current students:

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Disclaimer This Undergraduate brochure was printed in May 2019 for the purposes of the 2020 intake. It has therefore been printed in advance of course starting dates. For this reason, information contained within the brochure, for example, about campus life, may be amended prior to you applying for a place on a course of study. Course entry requirements are listed for the purposes of the 2020 intake only.

Prospective students are therefore reminded that they are responsible for ensuring, prior to applying to study on a course of study at The University of Manchester, that they review up-to-date course information including checking entry requirements, which is available by visiting www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses and searching for the relevant course.

Further information describing the teaching, examination, assessment and other educational services offered by The University of Manchester is available from www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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