Economics (MSc)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 28,900 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Study macro and microeconomics to evaluate economic policy and problems in this MSc Economics at Southampton. Gain in-depth knowledge of the concepts, tools and methods used in modern economics.
This 1 year master’s will prepare you for a career as an economist, or to continue your research studies and is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised training programme.
Learn about the economic frameworks and processes that underpin global financial systems. Discover their role in solving a range of economic problems. You can study the impact economics can have on a range of sectors from labour and industry to finance and trade.
You’ll develop the skills to:
- Understand the Theoretical Foundations of Economic Analysis
- Formulate, Manipulate and Draw Conclusions From an Economic Model
- Apply Economic Analysis to a Range of Policy Areas
- Test and Evaluate Economic Models Using a Variety of Research Methodologies, Data and Techniques of Analysis
- Present Ideas, Arguments and Research Findings Effectively
You’ll look at economic theory and econometric methods across a range of topics. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of specific areas of economics necessary to carry out independent research. This will lead to a dissertation on a subject within an area you choose.
You’ll also have access to our Financial Laboratory (FinLab) which hosts 21 Bloomberg terminals giving you access to real-time data, breaking news and powerful analytics.
As a master’s student in the School of Economics, you’ll be part of a friendly and cohesive group that plays an active role in the department’s academic and social life.
Admissions
Curriculum
On this full-time UK master’s in economics, you’ll study over 12 months.
The taught part of the degree takes place between October and June. It consists of 30 study weeks divided into 2 semesters.
You’ll study a number of modules each semester. When you successfully complete them you’ll carry out 3 months of supervised research for your dissertation. This takes place during the summer months.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn in this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You must study the following modules :
- Applied Microeconometrics
- Dissertation
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Preliminary Mathematics and Statistics
- Quantitative Methods
You must also choose from the following modules :
- Corporate Finance
- Experimental Economics
- Financial Derivatives
- Health Policy and Economics
- Household Finance
- Industrial Economics
- Labour Economics
- Numerical Methods in Macroeconomics
- Resource and Energy Economics
- Time Series Econometrics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Topics in Microeconomics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With an MSc in Economics you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to work as economic or econometric analysts in a variety of organisations:
- Central and Local Governments
- European Union Institutions
- Statistical Offices
- Central Banks
- Financial Supervision Authorities
- International Aid Organisations
- Commercial Banks and Financial Institutions
You’ll also be in an ideal position to continue your researches at PhD level.
Program delivery
At the start of this economics master’s degree, you’ll attend a 2-week intensive course designed to ensure you have the skills in mathematics and statistics to successfully carry out economic analysis and econometric methods study.
Most of your learning takes place as small-group teaching. You’ll also learn through a range of teaching and learning methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Problem Classes
- Independent Research
You’ll take part in research workshops to develop skills in designing, carrying out and managing independent economics research. We’ll assess what you cover in these workshops through your dissertation.
We also run more general social sciences research skills workshops you can attend, covering:
- Bibliographic Skills
- Ethical Issues in Social Research
- Writing and Dissemination Skills
- Personal and Career Development
Assessment
We’ll assess you using:
- Written Exams
- Problem Sets
- Project-based Coursework
- Dissertation
Exams are held at the end of each semester.