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MSc Economics and Econometrics

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

03-OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Econometrics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Would you like to undertake advanced study in quantitative analysis in an environment of research excellence? To question how we understand and assess empirical findings reported within applied economics?

Our popular course emphasises the foundations of econometrics and its application to a wide range of topics in economics. You explore topics including:

  • The statistical foundations for a variety of estimating methods
  • Ways of testing economic hypotheses
  • The classical linear regression model
  • The use of asymptotic methods in econometrics
  • The analysis of stock markets and other financial data

We are top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of our research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. Much of this world-class research is related to policy, and we have strengths in the areas of:

  • Game theory and strategic interactions
  • Theoretical and applied econometrics
  • Labour economics

The quality of our work is reflected in our stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.

Your future

After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree – many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.

Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment; recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.

On our course you will develop key employability skills including statistical analysis, mathematical techniques, research, analytical reasoning, and modelling.

Previous students on this course have gone on to work in roles such as a Mortgage and Protection Manager for HSBC, more generally our graduates find employment in roles such as business and financial analysts, management consultants, government officials, and economists for banks and other financial organisations.

Modules

What interests you? Undertake a research project of your choosing, studying a specific economic issue or set of problems in depth, with supervision from our world-leading academic staff. Gain experience of original and independent work, making use of and building on skills that you have acquired during your Masters.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,400

Entry requirements

A degree with an overall 2.1 in a discipline related to economics such as: Economics, Maths, Engineering, Finance, Physics or any other degree with a strong maths component. Your Degree should contain some economics components including Macroeconomics; Microeconomics or Econometrics.

University information

The University of Essex prides itself on being at the forefront of change. It is an institution with a culture of boldness where creativity and curiosity in learning are both encouraged and expected. It’s a UK university, placing 36th and 32nd according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 and the 2024 Complete University Guide rankings, respectively. At the University of Essex, students are taught by world-leading academics in a...more

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