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MSc Economics

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    MSc One year full-time / two years with a work placement

Course Description

Our MSc Economics degree has been designed to give you an in-depth understanding of economic concepts, principles and techniques by focusing on the application of economics to contemporary real-world issues.

You will be encouraged to think like an economist through the application of economic ideas and methods drawn from a range of alternative perspectives. The emphasis of this degree is on the application of versatile tools, techniques and methods of thought which are distinctively associated with professional economists.

You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of the-art Business Lab – a real-time trading environment. You will learn how to access economic phenomena, using theory and evidence to draw insights into the underlying causes and importantly their impact on people, businesses and the wider society.

In your third semester, you’ll choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an in-company experience project, a business research project or a global experience project.

Entry Requirements

One year course

  • You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) in one of the following fields: economics, business, management, finance or another social science-related subject (containing quantitative methods at level 1 as a minimum), or a quantitatively-based subject such as science, engineering or maths.
  • All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
  • One academic reference is required.

Two years with placement

  • You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above) in one of the following fields: economics, business, management, finance or another social science-related subject (containing quantitative methods at level 1 as a minimum), or a quantitatively-based subject such as science, engineering or maths.
  • All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
  • One academic reference is required.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

Graduates from this course have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:

  • Consultant
  • Economic Researcher
  • Investor Relations Manager
  • Banking Supervisor
  • Financial Analyst

Module Details

Semester One

  • Behavioural Applications in Economics and Finance (20 credits)
  • Using Quantitative Data in Economic Analysis (20 credits)
  • Contemporary Issues in Economics  (20 credits)

Semester Two

  • International Trade and Investment (20 credits)
  • Economic Evaluation Techniques (20 credits)
  • Economic Analysis of Global Issues (20 credits)

Semester Three

  • Consultancy Experience Project (40 credits)
  • In-Company Experience Project (40 credits)
  • Business Research Project (40 credits)

Ongoing Learning

  • Professional Practice (10 credits)
  • Research Methods for Economists (10 credits)
  • Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience (2 year course only)

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