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MSc - Master of Science
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
The MSc in Economics provides advanced, rigorous training in essential elements of economics – microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – plus a range of specialist options covering theoretical and empirical approaches that reflect the interests of the staff in the School.
Course information
The MSc in Economics is a one year taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Economics and Finance.
Highlights
Teaching format
The programme consists of traditional lectures, as well as tutorials, seminars and computer lab work in small groups. Courses are assessed both continuously and with end-of-semester exams.
You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice which is relevant and appropriate to the MSc.
Careers
There is a long-standing tradition of Economics graduates working in a wide variety of challenging and rewarding posts including:
They work in the UK, Europe, and North America, and more frequently in locations such as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand.
Students need a 2.1 degree classification from a recognised UK university in Economics or a 2.1 joint Honours in Economics and another subject that includes substantial training in mathematics, statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,680 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,880 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,880 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.