MSc Economics at Durham University

Programme overview

Our MSc in Economics offers the advanced training required to pursue a career in the dynamic field of economics and related disciplines. The MSc in Economics can help you build the skills to navigate the complex, rapidly transforming and turbulent global economy. As one of three specialist Masters routes, our MSc Economics programme features a set of core and optional modules, culminating in a research-based dissertation.

What you will study

Your programme consists of a set of compulsory modules and optional modules. The dissertation forms the concluding part of your programme and involves an in-depth investigation into the area of your own research. Compulsory modules include Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Econometric Analysis, Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: Please note: The application process opens on 1 October for Masters programmes commencing the following year. We aim to have a diverse student body and recognise that we can only offer places to a finite number of applicants. To help achieve our aim, we look to ensure we offer places to applicants from all nationalities. The University is under no obligation to make an offer of a place on the programme to any applicant, nor is the University obligated to fill all spaces available on the programme. The MSc in Economics is designed for new or recent graduates. You should have a strong background in a related discipline. What do I need first? For Masters in Economics programmes, you will need: • The equivalent of a UK upper second-class single or joint honours degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 30,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6eOtgDv1C8OLiZWWJy_PXzk23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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