MSc Economics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

The School's flagship masters, combining advanced theory, quantitative methods and applied analysis for careers in policy, finance and academia. Students can tailor the degree through optional specialisms.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Economics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis and Econometric Methods, followed by optional modules such as Corporate Finance and Behavioural Finance and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers as economists in the public or private sector, commerce, finance or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in economics, or a degree that includes one module from each of four areas: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mathematics, and Statistics or Econometrics. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time MSc tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,155 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time MSc tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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