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MSc - Master of Science
Greenwich Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
1 Year
This flexible Master’s degree blends rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods with hands-on engagement with economic and financial data. Our world-class programme equips our students with the analytical and creative problem-solving skills they need to critically assess real-world economic challenges, and achieve their professional aspirations.Our pluralistic approach draws from diverse theoretical perspectives and emphasises applied learning through case studies with global relevance. Our students can pursue the standard MSc Economics or take one of the following endorsements: International Economics, or Business and Financial Economics. This flexible approach allows our students to tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations.Graduates will be well-equipped for careers in the private and public sectors, particularly in roles that demand strong analytical and decision-making skills. The programme also provides a solid foundation for those seeking to pursue a PhD and advance into an academic career.
This course aims to equip MSs Economics students with a sound understanding of the econometric methods used in empirical analysis, including the use of appropriate data and methods to estimate economic relationships informed by economic theory, testing of hypotheses derived from theoretical predictions, and making reliable and verifiable inferences based on sample data. By studying this course, students will be able to understand the different types of data-generating processes, the different types of data used in economic analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of different estimations methods, and the linkages between theory and evidence. Overall, the learning journey will enable students to produce empirical research outputs, which may include reports, essays, dissertations and even articles that utilise data to address a theoretical and practical issue in economics or related disciplines. As such, this course also aims to consolidate the student learning in other taught modules of the MSc Economics program.
Dissertation is a lengthy piece of research work (10000 words), intended to find solutions/answers to a question after a systematic study and analysis of related theories and evidence. The Dissertation provides students with the opportunity to develop their independent research, reflection, analysis, communication skills. A good dissertation represents the crowning of the study of Business and Financial Economics and a significant achievement on the path towards working as a professional economist.
This module aims to equip students with analytic tools and general quantitative techniques widely used in the study of economics as well as a working knowledge of software for in order to process and analyse economic data.
This module introduces competing theories and policy proposals in international macroeconomics with a focus on some of the most current macroeconomic problems in a globalized economy such as growth, unemployment, and crises. This module will help the participants to understand and critically evaluate the origins of the different contesting models and policy proposals in international macroeconomics.
This module intends to: introduce students to a critical understanding of contemporary issues in microeconomic theory; analyse contending schools of thought in microeconomic theory; provide a good understanding of new developments in microeconomics and game theory; critically evaluate theoretical and empirical issues in microeconomics theory; and develop the students? mathematical abilities
Accommodation- Standard (shared bathroom) 39 weeks - 6,805.50 (Total charge)
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