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MSc Economics

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We aspire to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of core economic theories and principles, in order to apply these to policy making and resource allocation scenarios.If you aspire to develop a career in economics, business, government, finance or media and the voluntary sector, our course will help prepare you for a wide variety of careers that require advanced economic analytical skills. This conversion course is ideal if youve not previously studied economics but want to develop the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in business and finance. The course covers the fundamentals of how economies operate around the world, and enables you to make sense of the numbers behind the markets. Youll have the opportunity to practice live share dealing in our Trading Room. Youll have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills through the study of econometrics and deepen your understanding of the global economy

General Eligibility

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

  • An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject or an equivalent professional qualification.

  • Applicants with other professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

  • In exceptional cases students with no appropriate qualifications but relevant work experience, who can demonstrate ability to benefit from postgraduate study, will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates’ suitability will be assessed in line with the University’s Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning procedures.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Core modules

  •  Principles of Economics

  •  The Context of International Business

  •  Financial Markets and Institutions

  •  The Global Professional

  •  Quantitative Economic Methods

Option modules may include (choose 1)

  •  Leading Managing and Developing People

  •  Global Business and Human Rights

  •  Managing Big Data

Final Project

An opportunity to pursue an area that interests you or which you are passionate about comes in your choice of project. You have a choice of three routes: Research Route, Consultancy Route and New Venture Creation Route (subject to tutor approval).

Research Route

  •  Quantitative Economic Methods

  •  Individual Research Project

Consultancy Route

  •  Consultancy Skills

  •  Group Consultancy Project

New Venture Creation

  •  Launch a venture

  •  New Venture Creation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

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