MSc in Economics

at Queen Mary University of London

Structure
In Semester A you will take four modules from:

Three compulsory modules:

• Macroeconomics A
• Microeconomics A
• Econometrics A

And one module from:

• Time Series Analysis
• Behavioural Economics
• International Economics

In Semester B you will take four modules

At least two modules from:

• Macroeconomics B
• Microeconomics B
• Econometrics B

One module from:

• Applied Econometrics (Micro)
• Applied Econometrics (Macro and Finance)

At most one elective module (choose from):

• Public Economics
• Development Economics

Dissertation (10,000 words)

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject, provided the degree contains substantial levels of study of Mathematics and Statistics.

Most students will generally have an Economics or related degree. Applicants from Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences backgrounds will be considered.

Additional information
Places will be allocated on a competitive basis - this means that meeting minimum entry requirement does not guarantee an offer of admission.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Full-time study
September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £13,350
Overseas: £22,950

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

Wide range of economics careers, especially as research economist in the public sector, international institutions, economic consulting.

Further studies in MRes or PhD (best students often continue onto MRes within our school).

Our dedicated careers team offers students one-on-one appointments, support with job applications, practice interviews, information about internship opportunities and employability events.