Full time
1 year
30-SEP-24
MSc - Master of Science
Economics
Taught
Key information
Develop the key competencies in theoretical, applied and empirical economics that are required by many employers of economists. You will cover core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and have the chance to take modules in specialist areas including health economics and behavioural economics.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of economics and prepare you for work as a professional economist.
By the time you graduate, your sharpened critical and analytical abilities will function alongside a full understanding of modern economic theory.
You will be confident in the application of econometric theory and techniques, and in your ability to critically analyse modern research.
The dissertation track is also a good pathway to an Economics PhD if you want to pursue further study.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you want to thoroughly immerse yourself in modern economics training, either straight after an undergraduate degree or as a mid-career professional.
You have the flexibility to study full time over one year or part time over two years.
Teaching and assessment
You will learn through a series of lectures that are made available online, as well as through seminars and interactive group work.
Lectures introduce key theories, concepts and knowledge which is discussed in seminar groups.
You will learn from research-active academic staff, graduate teaching assistants and visiting lecturers. You are assessed through unseen written examinations and coursework.
Career
When you complete this programme, a diverse mix of rewarding careers will be open to you.
Our graduates are consistently employed across the public and private sectors in roles such as consultancy and financial analysis.
Recent graduates have been hired for positions including:
The Economics MSc also gives a solid foundation for further doctoral research in the field of economics.
For this course (per year)
£12,520
For this course (per year)
£20,500
To apply for this course, you should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and one of the following: A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related discipline (e.g. finance). A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Business, Management, Politics, Law, Accounting, Psychology, Quantitative Sociology or Financial Journalism. A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a Natural Science.
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Full time | 1 year | 30-SEP-24
Full time | 1 year | 30-SEP-24
Full time | 1 year | 30-SEP-24
Full time | 1 year | 30-SEP-24
Full time | 1 year | 30-SEP-24