MSc Economics at University of Birmingham

The world needs people who understand how economies work. From central bank interest rate decisions to climate policy design, from tech regulation to development strategy - economists shape the decisions that affect millions. If you want to influence policy, advise governments, or solve complex business problems, economics gives you the analytical framework and credibility to do it.

Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. Students will study three core modules and choose three optional modules. Modules include Behavioural Economics, Development Economics Policy, Econometrics with unstructured data, Environmental Economics, Experimental Economics, Monetary Policy, Natural Resource Economics.

Career pathways

By studying this programme, students can expect to develop the disciplinary knowledge and competence in methodology and techniques required for research and policy analysis in Economics, as well as generic skills that are applicable across a wide range of careers.

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