Economics

Why choose this course
Economics helps us decipher and shape our complex world. It offers unparalleled insights into how decisions by individuals, businesses, and the government affect important aspects of everyone’s life, including employment opportunities, the prices of products and services, and the overall standards of living.

Our MSc in Economics will help you build on your undergraduate studies to develop advanced capabilities in the discipline, and you will benefit from a boost in skills that are relevant to the modern world.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Economics was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for world-leading research and achieved an overall ranking of 6th for real-world impact and 8th for research environment.

What you will study
Our Economics MSc comprehensively covers the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics in which you will develop a systematic understanding to position yourself at the forefront of the discipline.

As well as acquiring outstanding theoretical knowledge, you'll also learn how to solve problems and bring your analytical strengths to bear on applied issues.

The MSc in Economics features a series of lectures and workshops in research methods that will allow you to build the skills you need to carry out independent research in economics and complete your dissertation in the summer.

We offer a range of elective modules which will allow you to tailor your course to meet your needs and interests. These modules reflect the full range of academic expertise and active research interests of members of staff.

In the second semester students can opt into the following pathway: Econometrics and Big Data
Or stay the course and choose among modules such as Advanced Macroeconomics, Financial Econometrics and International Finance.