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Economics at University of Manchester - UCAS

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Course summary

Our MSc Economics is designed to provide expert theoretical and technical training to future economists and academics of the subject. It builds on developed understandings of areas such as mathematics, econometrics, and programming to produce graduates who are experts in their field with highly refined specialist skills. Studying on the MSc Economics, you will benefit from advanced training in key areas such as mathematics, econometric methods, quantitative methods, and economic theory. You will also be free to develop your expertise in specialist areas of your choosing through our broad range of optional course units, such as:

  • International macroeconomics;
  • Financial econometrics;
  • Economics of environmental policy;
  • Global economic history.
This course is different from our MA Economics course because of its focus on more advanced theoretical and technical units that need to be completed. Our MSc in Economics also offers a broader selection of optional course units and is better suited to those who wish to pursue more technical or specific roles after graduation, or to progress to a career in economics research and academia. Our MA is better suited to those who are interested in pursuing a more general career direction, such as in policy, business, consulting, data analysis, and related fields. This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.


Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5
TOEFL (iBT)100TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757

Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70 Priority will be given to applicants who have provided evidence of meeting these scores when making offers. Pre-Sessional English Courses We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you will be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course : IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0. 10 Week Pre-sessional Course : IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate to ensure that you are eligible for a separate visa for the English language course.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Economics at University of Manchester - UCAS