Dedicated teaching in advanced core areas

Our highly-regarded MSc in Economics course provides dedicated teaching in the advanced core areas of macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, econometrics and research methods and also gives you the opportunity to choose from an interesting portfolio of optional modules.

Core Modules

Optional Modules

Previously, a selection of the following options have been offered:

• Applications of Data Science
• Behavioural Economics
• Labour Economics
• Public Policy in Developing Countries
• Topics in Applied Macroeconomics
• Topics in Global Finance

Students need to have previously completed undergraduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics/economic statistics at an intermediate level. The MSc Economics is a quantitative degree and students will need to be competent in several areas of mathematics. All student attend a short pre-sessional mathematics and statistics course before the term starts. As a guide, we expect students opting for B versions of Macroeconomics or Microeconomics to have obtained the equivalent of a First class mark (70%) in their undergraduate studies, though we will consider a request to take a B variant even if that prerequisite is not met.

Typical careers paths

Professional economist positions in government or the private sector. Graduates may also go on to careers in banking, finance, business and public policy as consultants or analysts, or academic research.