MA Economics at University of Manchester

Examine how the latest economics research is used to address today's policy developments. Apply economic theory and data analysis to real-world challenges on our broadest and most flexible economics master's course. Learn how to use applied and policy-oriented economic data to solve real-world challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Preparatory course All our economics master’s courses require you to complete an essential course, Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics, before starting your studies. Details of this essential course, as well as the differences between our four master’s courses, can be found on our webpage, ‘ How to prepare for master’s study in economics at Manchester’ . Compulsory units include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Introduction to Econometrics, Further Econometrics, Mathematics for Economists, Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2024). The demand for economists, across both public and private sectors, continues to grow worldwide.

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