MSc Economics
University of Birmingham
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Study Economics with us to understand market dynamics, drive change and impact the world.Excel in theory, thrive in practice. Our programme is carefully designed to provide an optimal blend of strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills, allowing students to specialise in specific subjects tailored to meet their individual needs and professional aspirations. The curriculum is designed to cultivate a broad spectrum of transferable skills, emphasising the theoretical foundations of ...Read more

Study Economics with us to understand market dynamics, drive change and impact the world.

Excel in theory, thrive in practice. Our programme is carefully designed to provide an optimal blend of strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills, allowing students to specialise in specific subjects tailored to meet their individual needs and professional aspirations. The curriculum is designed to cultivate a broad spectrum of transferable skills, emphasising the theoretical foundations of Economics and policy analysis. This programme puts a strong focus on empirical and practical applications within real-world business, life, and global contexts.

Your employability options are vast and varied, our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.

Who is this course for?

The MSc Economics is tailored for motivated and ambitious students who have studied Economics at bachelor’s level.

Whether you’re looking at operating as an economics professional, in the public or private sector, in the UK or abroad, or undertaking research by enrolling on a PhD with us, this programme is designed to meet your needs and professional aspirations.

Excellent career prospects

By studying this programme, students can expect to develop the disciplinary knowledge and competence in methodology and techniques required for research and policy analysis in Economics, as well as generic skills that are applicable across a wide range of careers. Examples of possible careers include amongst others:

Economist
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In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. Applicants must have achieved a pass mark at undergraduate level in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics or Statistics modules.

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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