Course summary
Why choose this course Economics helps us decipher and shape our complex world. It offers unparalleled insights into how decisions by individuals, businesses, and the government affect important aspects of everyone’s life, including employment opportunities, the prices of products and services, and the overall standards of living. Our MSc in Economics will help you build on your undergraduate studies to develop advanced capabilities in the discipline and you will benefit from a boost in skills that are relevant to the modern world. The programme is designed to prepare you for a range of careers in which advanced economics analysis and independent thought can contribute to fulfilling your professional ambitions. Also, graduates of the programme are well placed for further study in economics. The School of Economics has a reputation as a leading research-intensive department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, our School was ranked in the top 10 schools in the UK for world-leading research. The School achieved an overall ranking of 6th for real-world impact and 8th for research environment in REF 2021. Our student satisfaction rating in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 was 87%. What you will study Our Economics MSc comprehensively covers the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics in which you will develop a systematic understanding to position yourself at the forefront of the discipline. As well as acquiring outstanding theoretical knowledge, you will also learn how to solve problems and bring your analytical strengths to bear on applied issues. The MSc in Economics programme features a series of lectures and workshops in research methods that will allow you to build the skills you need to carry out independent research in economics and complete your dissertation in the summer. We offer a range of elective modules and related pathways which will allow you to tailor your course to meet your needs and interests. These modules and pathways reflect the full range of academic expertise and active research interests of members of staff within the School of Economics. In the second semester students can opt in one of four pathways: 1. Econometrics and Big Data 2. International Economics 3. Macroeconomics and Financial Markets 4. Policy Evaluation and Data Analysis. Or stay the course and choose among modules such as Topics in Development Economics, Financial Econometrics and Environmental and Energy Resource Economics.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details, to the bottom right. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
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Entry requirements
2:1 Degree in Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Physics, Statistics. Alternatively, another degree subject including: 60% (UK or equivalent) in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and: 60% (UK or equivalent) in one module from Algebra, Calculus. Maths, Probability, Quantitative Methods, Statistics Applicants not meeting the above entry requirements who hold a 2.2 in a relevant subject may still be considered if they hold a minimum of 12 months graduate work experience in a position relevant to the programme to which they have applied. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
FEES:
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
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Sponsorship information
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