MSc Economics

at Durham University

Core and elective modules:

You will study:
 

• Advanced Macroeconomics

• Advanced Microeconomics

Based on your prior knowledge and experience you will be streamed to study one of the following module pairings:
 

• Econometrics I and Econometrics II

• Econometrics I and Microeconometrics

• Econometric Methods and Microeconometrics

• Econometric Methods and Financial Modelling and Business Forecasting

You will then choose four elective modules. The list of modules may vary from year to year, but has typically included: Behavioural Finance and Economics; Development Economics; Econometrics II; Environmental Economics and Policy; Experimental Economics and Finance; Industrial Organisation; International Economics; International Finance; Market Microstructure; Microeconometrics; Money and Banking; Natural Resource Management; Public Choice; Public Economics.

The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree with evidence on your degree transcript of strong grades in statistical modules in your second, third or fourth year and that your programme contained an Economics component.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £11,700 per year
• EU students    £23,000 per year
• Island students    £11,700 per year
• International students    £23,000 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

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