MA Management Economics
University of Essex
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Our MA Financial Economics is designed for those whose first degree isn’t in economics but who want to understand industrial strategy, management as well as core economics in greater depth.Our MA Financial Economics is designed for those whose first degree isn’t in economics but who want to understand industrial strategy, management as well as core economics in greater depth.So, if you want to specialise in management economics, your first degree isn’t in economics, or your previous economics ...Read more

Our MA Financial Economics is designed for those whose first degree isn’t in economics but who want to understand industrial strategy, management as well as core economics in greater depth.Our MA Financial Economics is designed for those whose first degree isn’t in economics but who want to understand industrial strategy, management as well as core economics in greater depth.So, if you want to specialise in management economics, your first degree isn’t in economics, or your previous economics training doesn’t suit our MSc courses, our MA Management Economics may be for you.After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree – many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree – many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.

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73/279
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29th
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Daniel
04 Nov 25

I like essex U because its compact, so everythung is very accessible, like classes, store and all other facilities, the only issue i'd ever really had is reciving mail, it got..Read more

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30 Oct 25

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in any discipline. Your degree must include at least one module in one of these subjects: Economics; Maths; Statistics; Accounting; Business; Finance; Management. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience after graduating.

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£22,400 per year

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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