MSc Economic Policy and Analysis at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Economic Policy and Analysis MSc is a practical economics course covering the theories and key concepts underpinning public sector policy and business decision-making, including strategic interaction, market failure and macroeconomic objectives. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard computing and econometrics software and are taught by staff who consult for government departments and organisations such as the OECD.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: January 2027 and September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Applied Economics, Econometric Analysis, Development Economics and Policy, Economic Evaluation Project, International Trade Policy, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Research Methods and Sustainable Energy Policy (20 credits each).

Career pathways

Graduates work in government and consultancy as economic analysts, regulatory economists and market analysts, or in multinational companies and international organisations. Roles include economist (private and public sectors), economic adviser/analyst and management consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2). A relevant degree is expected: single Honours or a major in Economics, a quantitative discipline with a minor in Economics, or a more general first degree with significant study of economics and quantitative methods. Non-graduates with extensive work experience in economics or a closely related profession will also be considered. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,900 a year. UK tuition fee per academic year as shown on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 14,000 a year. International tuition fee per academic year as shown on the course page Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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