MSc/PG Dip Economics and Econometrics: University of Southampton

Course Description

The MSc Economics and Econometrics offers students a rigorous training in economic analysis and econometrics. It is designed for students with a particular interest in the more quantitative aspects of the subject and is one of the few courses in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and their application.

This ESRC-recognised research training programme offers rigorous training in economic analysis and econometrics. It will suit those with a particular interest in the more quantitative aspects of the subject, and is one of the few courses in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and their application.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules

• Econometrics 1 and 2
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Quantitative economics

Optional modules

• Advanced topics in econometrics
• Economic policy in development
• Finance
• Industrial economics
• International macroeconomics and finance
• International trade
• Labour economics
• Topics in economic theory
• Topics in macroeconomics
• 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
• You should have a good background in mathematics and statistics at undergraduate level