Economics and Health Economics - MSc
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
Our courses blend theory and practice to help you develop the skills of the professional economist.
About the course1 year full time Run jointly with the School of Health and Related Research. Develop the skills and knowledge to give you an edge as an economist in the health sector or in further academic research. This course advances your analytical skills and technical capabilities in this area. Entry requirementsA good undergraduate degree in economics. We'll also consider students with very good undergraduate degrees in related subjects with some economics, and a strong mathematics or statistics component. If you have other qualifications, please contact the Postgraduate Secretary for advice. English language requirements for overseas studentsIELTS, minimum score 6.5 or TOEFL 90 in the iBT. Entry requirements for international students Core modules
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You must pass the taught stage to proceed to the dissertation. Fees and fundingA limited number of Medical Research Council (MRC) studentships are available for this course. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: David Roe |
Where your masters can take youRecent graduates now work as economists with leading financial services and consultancy firms, government departments here and abroad, and as economists with international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Our research influences policyOur academic staff have provided research and policy advice for all the major UK government departments and international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation, the World Bank and UNESCO. We also advise companies in the pharmaceutical sector. Our main research interests are applied economics and econometrics including labour, international finance, health, education and development. Our staff advise government departments and international companies.FacilitiesPostgraduate students have their own computer laboratories in the department. We provide support for Microsoft Office, Eviews, Microfit, Maple, SPSS, and support and training for STATA. The department is close to St George’s Library, which holds an extensive collection of economics books and journals. Many of our resources are now available online. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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