Course summary
In this Masters in Economics course, we help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of economics and prepare you for work as a professional economist. By the time you graduate, your sharpened critical and analytical abilities will function alongside a full understanding of modern economic theory. You will be confident in the application of econometric theory and techniques, and in your ability to critically analyse modern research. The dissertation track is also a good pathway to an Economics PhD if you want to pursue further study.
Modules
You will take 120 credits of taught core modules and 60 extra credits through one of the following routes:
- Literature Survey: select two extra elective taught modules of 15 credits each and a literature review (Economics Literature Survey) worth 30 credits.
- Dissertation: a 60-credit Economics Research Project.
- Two core 30-credit modules (Microeconomic Theory and Econometrics)
- One core 15-credit module (Macroeconomics)
- Three electives.
- Two core 30-credit modules, EITHER Business Economics OR Microeconomic Theory and EITHER Quantitative Methods OR Econometrics
- One core 15-credit module (International Macroeconomics)
- Five electives.
Assessment method
You will learn through a series of lectures that are made available online, as well as through seminars and interactive group work. Lectures introduce key theories, concepts and knowledge which is discussed in seminar groups. You will learn from research-active academic staff, graduate teaching assistants and visiting lecturers. You are assessed through unseen written examinations and coursework. Teaching takes place over two terms from September to June. If you study full-time and pass all taught modules during the main exam sessions, you will complete the programme at the end of September after submitting a dissertation or literature review.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and a lower second-class (2.2) honours (or equivalent) degree in: - Economics. - A related discipline (eg. Finance, Business Management, Politics, Law, Accounting, Psychology, Quantitative Sociology or Financial Journalism) with a significant economics component. - A quantitative subject (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, a Natural Science) with a significant economics component. All students must also meet the English language requirement for the programme as specified. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: - IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR - A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA. All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £20500 | Year 1 |
| International | £20500 | Year 1 |
| England | £12520 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12520 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12520 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12520 | Year 1 |
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 .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding?meta_school_sand=school+of+policy+and+global+affairs&meta_level_sand=postgraduate+taught+degrees+-+master%27s+degrees
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB