MSc Econometrics: The University of Manchester

Course description

This programme aims to provide balanced and rigorous training in modern theories in econometrics at the postgraduate level. Although similar to the MSc in Economics and Econometrics, it differs in that macroeconomic and microeconomic theory are not compulsory course units, but units in time-series econometrics and microeconometrics are compulsory. By the end of the programme, you should be able to understand and apply the basic principles behind the theory of econometrics, and apply these techniques to real data using packages such as Stata and PC Give, and employ more advanced computational tools using Gauss. This programme is ideal for students who wish to specialise in econometrics.

Career opportunities

Former students have found employment as economists for the Bank of England, large financial institutions, banks, etc. Others have proceeded to a PhD and followed a career in academia.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

• UK 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) in economics/econometrics/agricultural economics or a related subject for direct MSc entry.
• UK 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in economics/econometrics/agricultural economics or a related subject for entry onto the Postgraduate Diploma (where available).

In addition to the normal supporting documents, applicants for the MSc Econometrics must also supply the following:

A brief description of the course units taken on their undergraduate degree, detailing core texts used. This does not have to be an official document. A paragraph for each course unit taken will be sufficient.

English language:

Applicants whose first language is not English must attain one of the following:

• IELTS - Overall 7, writing score  7
• TOEFL - Overall 623, TWE 5 (PBT)
• TOEFL - Overall 263, TWE 5 (CBT).  This test is no longer available but results less than 2 years old can be submitted.
• TOEFL  - Overall 100, with 25 in each of the 4 sections (IBT)