MSc Business Economics at University of Reading

Programme overview

The MSc Business Economics examines current analyses of business economics at firm and industry level, showing how industries are structured, how organisations behave within them and how this affects performance. Core modules focus on industrial economics and a range of options allows specialisation.

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Dissertation, Microeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Policy, Economic Data Analysis and Topics in Business Economics. Options include Econometrics II, The Economics of Financial Markets, Development Economics, Economics of Social Policy, Applied Behavioural Economics, Introduction to Econometric Analysis and a Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for professional roles across the public, corporate and third sectors, developing written and oral communication, analytical thinking and numeracy.

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Entry requirements

A bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above. To apply you must hold an undergraduate degree in a numerate, quantitative or business-related discipline such as economics, business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance, mathematics, computer science, data science or geography. Applications are also welcome from candidates with strong career experience in a relevant field. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time; part-time over two years charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time; part-time over two years charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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