2:1 or equivalent in Economics. You may also be offered a place if you have a strong degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Engineering or the sciences and are very keen to study Economics.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110, minimum 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87, minimum 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all requirements
Develop your skills in economic analysis and quantitative techniques.
This course emphasises problem-solving and practice in economic theory, applied economics and econometrics. You'll have opportunities to study areas of application at the frontiers of economics such as experimental economics, regulatory policy, industrial organisation, intertemporal and international macroeconomics, financial markets, and labour economics.
Students who have a Bachelors degree in Economics with a very high average mark and a research proposal of outstanding quality can apply for the 1+3 PhD. This gives you the chance to first study for a Masters then a PhD in Economics.
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Modules
For the Masters, you will take core modules which may include:
Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics 2: International Finance and Trade
Advanced Macroeconomics
Project
Either Econometrics 1 & 2 or Econometric Methods for Research or Econometrics 1 and Applied Microeconometrics
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Applied Microeconometrics
Design and Analysis of Mechanisms and Institutions
Development Economics: Theory and Evidence
Emerging Market Macroeconomics
Financial Markets
Financial Risk Management
Public Sector Economics: Microeconomic Applications
Theory of Finance
Time Series
Money and Banking
Financial manager
Economist
Analyst at a credit rating company
Financial consultant within the four leading banks
Financial analyst
Case pricing analyst
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
