MSc Economics (two-year programme) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Build a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative techniques and prepare for careers such as an industry economist, policy-maker or researcher. This two-year programme is designed for students who have a sound quantitative background but haven't completed the level of study in economic theory or quantitative techniques required for the one-year MSc Economics. In your preliminary year, you’ll build a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative techniques.

Department: Department of Economics  |  Duration: 22 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Introductory course begins in August 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Introductory Course in Microeconomic Principles, Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Econometrics II, Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Applied Economics.

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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