Economics (Taught)

Our MSc Economics is designed to provide expert theoretical and technical training to future economists and academics of the subject. It builds on developed understandings of areas such as mathematics, econometrics, and programming to produce graduates who are experts in their field with highly refined specialist skills.

Studying on the MSc Economics, you will benefit from advanced training in key areas such as mathematics, econometric methods, quantitative methods, and economic theory. You will also be free to develop your expertise in specialist areas of your choosing through our broad range of optional course units, such as:

• International macroeconomics;

• Financial econometrics;

• Economics of environmental policy;

• Global economic history.

This course is different from our MA Economics course because of its focus on more advanced theoretical and technical units that need to be completed. Our MSc in Economics also offers a broader selection of optional course units and is better suited to those who wish to pursue more technical or specific roles after graduation, or to progress to a career in economics research and academia. Our MA is better suited to those who are interested in pursuing a more general career direction, such as in policy, business, consulting, data analysis, and related fields.

This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.