Economics - MSc

at University of Kent

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.
 

As well as the compulsory modules, you also choose two from a list of optional modules. Once you have successfully completed the taught elements of the programme, you will progress to the Economics Dissertation.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• ECON8020 - Advanced Microeconomics of Consumers, Marketsand Welfare (15 credits)
• ECON8030 - International Economics (15 credits)
• ECON8050 - Advanced Macroeconomics (15 credits)
• ECON8210 - Econometric Methods (15 credits)
• ECON8420 - Labour Economics (15 credits)
• ECON8440 - Development Economics (15 credits)
• ECON8470 - Research Skills for Economics Dissertation (5 credits)
• ECON8880 - Economic Skills and Employability for MSc Programmes (3 credits)

Optional modules may include

• ECON8160 - International Finance (15 credits)
• ECON8200 - Time Series Econometrics (15 credits)
• ECON8250 - Microeconometrics (15 credits)
• ECON8400 - Sustainable Economic Growth and Environmental Valuation (15 credits)
   

Compulsory modules currently include

• ECON9981 - Dissertation:Economics (55 credits)

A first or second class honours degree from the UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in economics or a combined degree in economics and another subject. Applicants must also have a good level of quantitative skills (eg a pre-university school qualification in mathematics).
 

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£13000
• International full-time£17400

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.