Course Overview

Open to graduates of any discipline, our MSc Applied Economics will give you the opportunity to explore economic theory and apply it to real-world challenges and scenarios. This employability-focused Applied Economics masters programme will help you develop the specialist skills necessary for a career in economics and related areas such as finance, as well as developing your management and employability skills. Aimed both at those who have studied economics and want to develop their knowledge in practical application, and those who havent and wish to do a conversion course, the content of this course is business-relevant and informed by the very latest research in the field. You will explore the principles and theories of Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics, gaining a detailed understanding of the contemporary knowledge in these areas with a focus on the application to real-world problems. You will also have the opportunity to study finance, which will help open doors to a future career in finance-related occupations as well as in economics. Designed to help you develop as a professional economist, you will also have the chance to acquire transferable intellectual and personal skills. Through gaining a sophisticated understanding of economics in practice this MSc Applied Economics will give you the chance to expand your career options by combining knowledge gained in your undergraduate programme with a specialised masters degree.

General Eligibility

A minimum of a 2:2 honors degree in any discipline, or substantial experience of working in a business organization. It is recommended that your previous studies have included quantitative elements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent. The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS.