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MSc Economics: University of Southampton

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Degree 
MSc
Address
MSc Economics: University of Southampton, Economics Office, School of Social Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Subject
Economics
Course Language(s) 
English
Course Beginning 
October
Duration 
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
App Deadline 
March
Scholarship and Grants 

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/funding

Telephone 
+44 (0)23 8059 2629
Fax 
+44 (0)23 8059 3858
E-mail 

ec-...@socsci.soton.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/econ...



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Course Description

The MSc Economics aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts, tools and methods of modern economics together with the application of these methods to the analysis of economic problems.

The programme is designed not only to equip students to undertake independent research in economics, but also to provide the training necessary for careers as economists in the public and the private sector.

The MSc Economics provides advanced training in economic analysis, and offers a wide range of optional subjects. It offers students the opportunity to study particular areas of economics in greater depth, from both a theoretical and an empirical perspective.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules

  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Quantitative economics
  • Quantitative methods
  • Topics in economic theory
  • Topics in macroeconomics

Optional modules

  • Advanced topics in econometrics
  • Economic policy in development
  • Finance; Industrial economics
  • International macroeconomics and finance
  • International trade
  • Labour economics
  • Topics in econometrics
  • Trade integration and the political economy of trade policy

And

  • Dissertation (max. 10,000 words; MSc only)
  • Two-week intensive module in mathematics and statistics

Entry requirements

  • Upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in economics or a related subject

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