Economics shapes the choices, opportunities and living standards that affect us all. Our MSc gives you advanced analytical and quantitative skills to analyse complex economic challenges, policies and decisions - combining core theory, specialist options and independent research. Prepare for a career as a professional economist or analyst, with one of the UK’s top Economics departments, as ranked in the Good University Guide 2027.
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Our MSc Economics is open to applicants holding a degree in Economics or a related field, or in a STEM degree. All applicants are expected to demonstrate a high level of of academic achievement, equivalent to a UK First Class (1st) or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree.
Applicants with a degree focusing mainly in economics should have achieved a good standard in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics/statistics at intermediate level, and a strong performance in the mathematics taken as part of their undergraduate studies
Students from STEM backgrounds are also welcome to apply directly to our MSc programmes within the Department of Economics. Applicants will typically have performed strongly in quantitative subjects including linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and statistics To support the transition into graduate-level economics, STEM students will be provided with additional preparatory resources covering key economic concepts at an accessible undergraduate level.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).
The department operates five admissions rounds for MSc applicants as follows:
Rolling deadline from 10 April 2027 onwards.
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