MSc Economic Policy with Placement Year
SOAS University of London
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SOAS, University of London

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SEP-25

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2 years

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MSc - Master of Science

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SOAS, University of London

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SEP-25

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The MSc Economic Policy with Work Placement Year programme offers training in the understanding and critical evaluation of economic policy issues, design and solutions, their foundation in the evolution of economic theory and methods, as well as critical discussion of the application of policy design to real-world problems without requiring a first degree in Economics for enrolment.It offers distinct core modules that enables you to engage with debates in economic theory and policy in advanced ...Read more

The MSc Economic Policy with Work Placement Year programme offers training in the understanding and critical evaluation of economic policy issues, design and solutions, their foundation in the evolution of economic theory and methods, as well as critical discussion of the application of policy design to real-world problems without requiring a first degree in Economics for enrolment.

It offers distinct core modules that enables you to engage with debates in economic theory and policy in advanced as well as developing regions. It also provides a programme structure that develop qualitative and quantitative research capabilities.

Students on this programme can apply for a dissertation co-supervised with key international organisations, such as the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Bank.

Why study MSc Economic Policy with Work Placement Year at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked 27th in UK for economics (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • We are ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • We are top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • We are top 40 in the UK for economics (Complete University Guide 2023).

Economics graduates leave SOAS with a solid grounding in statistical skills and an ability to think laterally, take a global perspective, and employ critical reasoning.

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71st

Entry requirements

Applicants with bachelor’s degree equivalent to 2:ii: CGPA: 55-60% or 5.5/10 - 6.0/10 from a good university will be considered for entry.

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£12,220 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Home student fees: £12,220 (+£1,385 placement year fee)

£25,320 per year

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Students from EU

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Overseas student fees: £25,320 (+£1,385 placement year fee)

£25,320 per year

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Overseas student fees: £25,320 (+£1,385 placement year fee)

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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

At SOAS University of London, postgraduate students are encouraged to challenge the status quo and think globally....

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SOAS University of London
10 Thornhaugh Street Camden Greater London WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.4 miles away
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