MSc Economics at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

The MSc in Economics offers unique training in both mainstream and heterodox economics, providing students with a solid theoretical foundation and rigorous analytical tools to confront the challenges encountered by national and global economies. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge theories and empirical research on economic issues.

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc programme includes a supervised dissertation (60 credits), four compulsory taught modules (15 credits each), and four guided optional modules (15 credits each) selected from a pool of available modules. Core and compulsory modules include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics with R coding, Advanced Econometrics with R coding, Dissertation for MSc Economics.

Career pathways

The SOAS MSc Economics is ideal for students who wish to obtain an in-depth pluralist understanding of economics and have the ambition to play a leading role in shaping economic policies that address global challenges. The programme provides a gateway to job opportunities in private companies, the government sector and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) in Economics and other Social Sciences (such as Politics, Sociology, Finance, Business, International Relations, Law), as well as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Engineering. Applicants with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants will need to demonstrate they have studied Economic theory (including Macroeconomics and Microeconomics) and ONE of the following: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Methods (Statistics or Econometrics). In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. See international entry requirements and English language requirements Applicants from Ghana: Bachelor degree accepted as equivalent to a UK 2:2: 2:2 (Second Class Lower Division) or GPA 3.25/5.0 or 60%.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,965 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,320 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-postgraduate-study

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