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MSc Economics

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Economics at Leeds encourages curiosity and critical thinking and our graduates are in great demand owing to their unique range of skills and awareness of different perspectives.

As a graduate of our MSc Economics, you will possess essential research and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively, equipping you for a successful career in a wide 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

General Eligibility

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) with a background in economics and a strong grounding in quantitative subjects.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Macroeconomics

  • Microeconomics

  • Applied Econometrics

  • Econometrics

  • Economics Dissertation

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • International Business Finance

  • Global Economic Coordination and Governance

  • Distributional Analysis in Economic Development

  • Behavioural Economics

  • Introduction to Ecological Economics

  • Environmental Economics and Policy

  • Principles of Transport Economics

  • Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis

  • Economics of Regulation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

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

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