Economics MSc

at University of Leeds

Throughout the year core modules will develop your fundamental knowledge and skills. As well as macroeconomics and microeconomics, you’ll study econometrics and the ways in which it is applied to real-life situations.
 

From this foundation you’ll choose optional modules that allow you to specialise in particular areas of economics and expand your knowledge.
 

You’ll develop your understanding of research methods and practices throughout the year. In your dissertation, you’ll apply these skills to produce an independent research project on a topic of your choice, to be submitted by the end of the course.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Macroeconomics    
• Microeconomics    
• Applied Econometrics    
• Econometrics    
• Economics Dissertation    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) with a background in economics. A strong grounding in quantitative subjects with high grades is essential.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information you’ll need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying
• Two academic references
• A personal statement
• An up-to-date CV
• Your approved English Language test* (if applicable)
• A letter of sponsorship, if you need one.

Fees

• UK: £9,750 (total)
• International: £21,250 (total)
   

Our Economics graduates are in great demand owing to their unique range of skills and awareness of different perspectives. You will possess the essential research and analytical skills required for a career in a range of sectors.
 

Graduates of our MSc Economics have gone on to highly successful careers as economic advisers, think-tank researchers, financial directors and quantitative analysts. Our graduates have gained positions in government, central banking, and microfinance, as well as some going on to academic careers following PhD study.