MSc Economics

About the course

Our MSc Economics programme is designed for those who have already studied Economics and wish to deepen their knowledge. You will join a select group of talented students, and our tailored learning experience allows you to tap into the wealth of expertise available in one of the UK’s largest faculties. This includes intensive support from a supervisor closely aligned to your dissertation’s subject matter.

We have an outstanding international research reputation in game theory, industrial organisation, econometrics, applied microeconomics, empirical macroeconomics, labour economics, and the economics of education. You will be invited to special guest lectures, research events, our weekly seminar series, and our annual workshops and conferences on subjects such as game theory and macroeconomics.

Our three-block programme is made up of compulsory modules, your dissertation and optional modules which play to your strengths. Unlike some other Master's programmes, we will teach you how to research, read critically, write academically and present your results.

You will develop rigorous training in economic theory and methods, which are extremely marketable. Our graduates often secure successful positions in consulting companies, research centres, government departments, international agencies, or in the financial sector.

The programme is also excellent preparation for a PhD. We can support you by helping secure scholarships and with writing your research proposal.

Careers

Our Economics Master's courses will ensure you develop a comprehensive understanding of the discipline, including advanced methods to equip you with the skills required to succeed in this ever-changing environment. In addition to specialised skills, you will also gain many transferable skills to prepare you for a successful career in a variety of sectors:

• Analysis and research – the ability to critically analyse data and conduct research
• Communication – presenting complex information accurately
• Problem-solving – developing solutions using available data and making recommendations
• Time management – the ability to produce high-quality work within set deadlines
• Computing – using a range of specialist and general software packages
• Numeracy – Statistical and mathematical analysis

Graduate prospects

Our graduates have secured diverse roles in economics across different countries, such as: 

•  Senior Consultant in the Antitrust and Competition Practice, Bates White (USA)
•  Commodities Economist, Capital Economics (UK)
• Associate, Deloitte (UK)
• Economist, Hellenic Ministry of Development and Investment (Greece)
• Senior Consultant, EY (India)

Entry Requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Economics, or in a related subject, with at least 50% Economics or Economics-related modules.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.

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