MSc Economics

About the course

1 year full-time/2 years part-time

This course prepares you for a career as an economist in commerce, academia or government. Advance your analytical skills and specialise in an area of economics or finance of your choice.

Entry requirements

A good 2:1 undergraduate degree in economics usually with mathematics and statistics components. We will also consider students with very good degrees in related subjects with strong economics, finance (not accounting finance), mathematics and/or statistics components.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Core modules

• Econometric Methods
• Microeconomic Analysis
• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Applied Macroeconometrics or Applied Microeconometrics

Optional modules

Choose three from the following:

• Advanced Mathematical Economics
• International Money and Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Industrial Organisation
• Modern Finance
• Modern Theory of Banking and Finance
• Monetary Economics and Dynamic Optimisation
• Health Economics
• Development Finance
• Development Economics

Teaching

• Computer practicals
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Surgeries
• Workshops

Assessment

• Coursework (including essays and project work)
• Examination

You must pass the taught stage to proceed to the dissertation.

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Mr David Roe
E: m.economics@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 3315

Where your masters can take you

Recent graduates now work as financial experts and economists with leading financial services and consultancy firms, government departments here and abroad, and with international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Our course will also prepare you for PhD-level research in economics or finance.

Our research influences policy

Our academic staff have provided research and policy advice for major UK government departments and international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation, the World Bank and UNESCO.

We also advise private sector organisations. Our main research interests are applied economics and econometrics including labour, international finance, health, education and development. The SF6D utility index for valuing health status was developed at Sheffield. This index is used by decision makers around the world to evaluate the cost effectiveness of health care interventions.

Our staff advise governments, international organisations and the private sector.

Facilities

Postgraduate 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 now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form