Economics Conversion Programme - MSc

at University of Kent

Course structure
 

Year 1
 

During the first year, you take the Diploma in Economic Analysis (DEA), which is a qualification in its own right, and brings you up to the standard required to continue with MSc study. The DEA consists of six compulsory modules.
 

Year 2
 

Students who pass the DEA with 60% and above can then proceed to one of our MSc programmes in year two:
 

Programmes in economics

• Economics MSc
• Economics and Econometrics MSc
• Development Economics MSc
   

Programmes in financial economics:

• ​​Financial Economics MSc
• Students who pass but do not achieve 60% are awarded the DEA.
   

Modules

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• ECON5000 - Microeconomics (30 credits)
• ECON5020 - Macroeconomics (30 credits)
• ECON5800 - Introduction to Econometrics (15 credits)
• ECON5810 - Introduction to Time-Series Econometrics (15 credits)

Optional modules may include

• ECON5310 - Policy Analysis (15 credits)
• ECON5340 - The Economics of Money and Banking (15 credits)
• ECON5380 - Economic Controversies (15 credits)
• ECON5830 - Political Economy (15 credits)
• ECON5850 - Mathematical Economics (15 credits)
   

A first or second class honours degree from the UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a subject other than economics. Applicants must also have a sufficient level of quantitative skills.
 

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees:

• Home full-time£9300
• EU full-time£14000
• International full-time£18600
   

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

Kent has an excellent record for postgraduate employment: over 92% of our postgraduate students who graduated in 2017 and responded to a national survey were in work or further study within six months (DLHE).
 

A postgraduate degree in the area of economics is a particularly valuable and flexible qualification that can open the door to exciting careers in many professions. Our graduates have gone on to work as economists in international organisations, the financial sector, business, UK and overseas governments, and to further postgraduate training and academic careers at Kent, UK and overseas universities. Recent MSc graduates have gone on to work for companies in the UK such as BNP Paribas, AXA, FactSet and PwC.
 

The School's employability officers and the University's Careers and Employability Service are available throughout the year to offer one-to-one advice and help on all aspects of employability at any stage in your postgraduate studies. We also offer online advice on employability skills, career choices, applications and interview skills.