MSc Economics at Keele University

Master the tools to solve complex economic challenges with our Economics MSc. Whether your background is in computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, or the sciences, you will strengthen your understanding of economic theory and quantitative methods, including advanced econometrics, and apply them to real-world global issues. Build practical experience, sharpen your analytical and critical thinking skills, and develop the expertise to excel in careers across the City, international corporate sectors or pursue PhD studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Keele Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement option  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you choose the 'with Placement' route, you will complete a 6-12 month placement module after the taught element of your programme.

Career pathways

Studying on this programme will give you outstanding training in economics providing you with an exceptional combination of transferable skills and economic knowledge you can take forward into a successful career in the field. You’ll be well placed to pursue careers in public and private sectors finance, banking, local authorities and NGOs upon successful completion, securing roles such as actuarial consultants, data analysts, specialist data consultants, research consultants, statistical forecasting and evaluation (ONS), stock market analysts.

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