MSc Modules

What is the difference between A and B pathways?

Pathway A - for those interested in building a strong foundation in core areas of economics - microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics - and applying economic theories in a wide variety of economic careers.

Pathway B - For those planning to pursue MRes-PhD study in the future, or aiming for careers that require more advanced technical skills in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and/or econometrics.

You can mix A and B level modules based on your background, interests, and goals. For example, if you have a strong interest in microeconomics, you might take Microeconomics B together with Macroeconomics A and Econometrics A. Another example is if you are very interested in monetary policy and you aim to work in a central bank or in an institution such as IMF, you may take Macroeconomics B and Econometrics B together with Microeconomics A. Many students, however, choose all three at the same level (all A or all B).

The key difference between the A and B variants lies in the level of technical depth. Ultimately, your module choice should reflect your academic preparation, your comfort with technical material, and your career aspirations.

MSc Economics

The following basic structure applies to the MSc Economics:

EC901 Microeconomics A or EC9D3 Microeconomics B
EC9D4 Macroeconomics A or EC9D5 Macroeconomics B
EC902 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics A or EC910 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics B (both include Introductory Maths and Statistics)
Three option modules
A dissertation

MSc Economics & International Financial Economics

The following basic structure applies to the MSc Economics and International Financial Economics:

EC901 Microeconomics A or EC9D3 Microeconomics B
EC9D4 Macroeconomics A or EC9D5 Macroeconomics B
EC902 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics A or EC910 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics B (both include Introductory Maths and Statistics)
Three option modules (restrictions apply)
A dissertation on topics related to international finance and economics

MSc Behavioural & Economic Science

The MSc in Behavioural and Economic Science (Economics Track) is a joint degree programme run by the Departments of Economics and Psychology. The Department of Economics is responsible for the administration of this programme and all enquiries from students on this programme should be directed to the Economics Postgraduate Office.

The following basic structure applies to MSc Economic in Behavioural and Economic Science (Economics Track):

EC901 Microeconomics A or EC9D3 Microeconomics B
EC907 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics A or EC987 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics B (both include Introductory Maths and Statistics)
PS922 Issues in Psychological Science
PS923 Methods and Analysis in Behavioural Science
Four optional modules
PS916 Research Project

MSc Economics and Data Science

The following basic structure applies to the MSc Economics and Data Science:

EC9D1 Economic Analysis A or EC9D2 Economic Analysis B
EC910 Econometrics B
EC9D8 Foundations of Data Science
EC9D7 Machine Learning and Big Data in Economics
EC959 MSc dissertation
Two optional modules