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MSc Economics

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

At Essex we have a unique strength in public policy measures to stimulate and manage the economy, including the behavioural techniques to get messages across. You could combine study of health economics with public economics and development economics to get a broad view of how one can respond to a threat such as COVID-19, balancing home and global needs.Economic recovery is probably one the most pressing and urgent challenges right now and studying an economics degree gives you the unique tools to take on this challenge, find a solution, and improve well-being.At Essex we push the frontiers of accepted wisdom, critically examining the decisions of individuals, the strategies of firms, and the policies of governments to understand and challenge the standard paradigms of economics. In our popular flagship masters course you will develop the expert research mind-set required for a high-profile job in finance or business.After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree –many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.More generally, our graduates find employment in roles such as business and financial analysts, management consultants, government officials, and economists for banks and other financial organisations.Our recent MSc Economics graduates have gone on to work for a range of high-profile organisations:The Ministry of Finance, HM Treasury, The Work Foundation,Fitch Ratings,Schroders Investment Management

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,675per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    50th out of 76 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    104 47%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    59th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    27th

    14

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