This MSc programme is ideal if you wish to gain advanced skills for a professional career in the public, intergovernmental or private sector. It also provides a foundation to pursue a PhD in economics.

You will acquire detailed knowledge of the most recent research in the disciplines of economics. You will also develop the skills needed to make your own contributions to research.

The Economics MSc is part of the following suite of courses:

• Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc
• Economics and Data Science MSc 

What you'll learn:

Gain advanced skills in economic theory. You'll also learn quantitative methods in econometrics and mathematical economics.

You will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods to help find solutions to deal with a variety of real-world economic problems. You'll also achieve an understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.

Take on advanced topics of microeconomics and macroeconomics. This will maximise your expertise and help you develop soft skills essential for any sector.

• Software packages: R, Python.
• Real business skills: You will apply economic theory to real world problems. This will be via stimulating lectures taught by specialists in the area. Learning will be critical of current research ideas and topics.
• Research skills: In the final stages of the dissertation, you will conduct a piece of research that demonstrates further existing knowledge of the research topic area.
• Skills and experience: You will learn the theory, analytical tools and data to help find solutions to deal with a wide variety of real-world economic problems. You will also develop soft skills essential for employment in any sector.

Your future:

On graduating, you will have acquired a wide range of attributes sought after by employers. This includes:

• analytical thinking
• argument formulation
• critical thinking
• problem solving
• data analysis
• communication
• independent learning and research

The MSc Economics degree is a competitive qualification and is seen as a route to lead to high salaries and prospects. It will prepare you for jobs in different sectors, such as:

• the government
• the private sector
• central banking
• international organisations
• universities

Graduates may enter roles as:

• economists
• data scientists
• statisticians
• market researchers
• policy analysts
• consultants
• academics

Our Careers Service:

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.