Economics (Econometrics) MSc
University of Edinburgh
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We offer three MSc programmes that provide you with a high-quality and thorough training in economics and econometrics.The programmes are research-oriented and are highly challenging, making heavy use of analytical theory, mathematics and statistics.Learning outcomesOur MSc programmes will equip you with the tools a professional economist needs to work in government or in international organisations, to conduct economic research.We deliver rigorous training in the core areas of economics to ...Read more

We offer three MSc programmes that provide you with a high-quality and thorough training in economics and econometrics.

The programmes are research-oriented and are highly challenging, making heavy use of analytical theory, mathematics and statistics.

Learning outcomes

Our MSc programmes will equip you with the tools a professional economist needs to work in government or in international organisations, to conduct economic research.

We deliver rigorous training in the core areas of economics to give you comprehensive knowledge in the latest analytical and quantitative techniques.

You will also gain a firm grounding in mathematical and econometric techniques, as well as microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Career opportunities

Our graduates have found employment in a wide variety of private and public organisations in the UK and abroad including: financial services; Civil Service; UK Government Economic Service; Department for International Development; economists with overseas development agencies and international institutions; research economists with journals and media agencies.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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Entry requirements

A strong UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in economics or mathematics related subjects. We look for high grades from your undergraduate studies covering calculus and integration, probability theory and linear algebra.

Tuition fees

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£13,000 per year

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£28,800 per year

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£28,800 per year

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Student Recruitment and Admissions 33 Buccleuch Place EDINBURGH EDINBURGH, CITY OF EH8 9JS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.4 miles away
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