MSc Economics (Research) at Newcastle University

The Economics (Research) MSc is part of the 4.5 (Masters plus PhD) training route. This operates under the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) . It is only open to applicants submitting for funding under NINE DTP.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Newcastle University Business School  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll take research training modules made up of fundamental research skills. These are part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Training Programme. Compulsory modules include: Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Analysis, Econometrics, Mathematics Foundations, Dissertation, Introduction to Economic Theory.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: PhD candidate; research economist; data analyst; planning analyst; principal economist; auditor; corporate finance and research analyst; broker; senior financial analyst; PwC.

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