Economics MSc

Our Economics MSc offers an unbeatable combination of strong core studies, specialist options and the opportunity to conduct academic research with the guidance of world-leading experts. Warwicks Department of Economics, ranked 1st in the UK (The Good University Guide 2024)), 2nd in the UK for research excellence (based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021, published in Times Higher Education rankings) and 23rd in the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2024), provides professional training in modern economics.<br/><br/>**Course overview**<br/>Our MSc will appeal to you if you have a strong background in the subject and wish to gain advanced and rigorous training in modern economics, as preparation for a career as a professional economist or analyst.<br/><br/>You will receive advanced teaching in the core areas of macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, econometrics and research methods, and you will also be able to choose from a wide portfolio of optional modules.<br/><br/>An 8,000-word dissertation provides an opportunity to explore your own interests across these fields of study. You will be automatically enrolled on a pre-sessional Mathematics and Statistics programme to equip you with the relevant methodological skills you need to succeed.<br/><br/>By the end of the course, you will be able to read and understand research papers and articles in academic journals, build theoretical models, and initiate empirical research and evaluate its findings.<br/><br/>**Skills from this degree**<br/>- Rigorous advanced training in economic analysis and techniques, which includes opportunities to contribute to current economic research and debates<br/><br/><br/>- Analytical approach to thinking about national and international economic problems, policies and decision-making<br/><br/><br/>- Research skills; use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting material<br/><br/><br/>- Numeracy and quantitative skills; use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis<br/><br/><br/>- IT skills; word processing and spreadsheets; specialist econometric or statistical software; internet applications<br/><br/><br/>- Written and oral communication skills<br/><br/><br/>This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.