MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Prepare for PhD study in Economics, or a career in quantitative economics or econometrics, with this challenging and technically rigorous master's programme. This internationally recognised MSc programme is designed for those with a strong quantitative background in economics who wish to pursue further study in economics and econometrics at graduate level, with a particular focus on preparation for research. LSE is ranked sixth globally and first in Europe for Economics and Econometrics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 10 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Introductory course begins in August 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a 10-month, full-time programme. Before the main teaching programme begins, you’ll take a pre-sessional course, especially designed for MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (EME) students in late August and September. Compulsory and core courses include Introductory Course for MSc EME, Microeconomics for MSc EME, Macroeconomics for MSc EME, Econometrics for MSc EME.

Career pathways

Our former students are employed as economists in a wide range of national and international organisations in government, international institutions, business and finance. In recent years, our graduates have gained employment in organisations such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, NERA Economic Consulting, PwC, Deloitte, Compass Lexecon, McKinsey, IMF, World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bundesbank, Bank of England, and HM Treasury.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class honours degree in Economics or equivalent, with a concentration in economics and quantitative subjects. You must have achieved excellent examination results in university-level two-semester length courses in (a) mathematics (both advanced calculus and linear algebra), (b) econometrics and statistics, (c) intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics. If you don’t hold a UK undergraduate degree in economics, we require you to take the GRE. English language requirement: Standard (IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 43,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). Same tuition fee for Home and Overseas students. Source

International applicants: GBP 43,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). Same tuition fee for Home and Overseas students. Source

Intake: Introductory course begins in August 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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