MSc Economics

The MSc Economics programme at the University of Huddersfield offers a rigorous treatment of the tools of economic analysis with an emphasis on the application of these tools to the creation of wealth. This full-time, taught course is available for a duration of 1 year and is designed to equip students with both a theoretical understanding of the economic principles that shape our world today and practical tools for decision-making within their chosen industry. Course Content: This course exposes students to a broad range of economic theories and ideas, including market structure, monetary policy, financial intermediation, labour economics and industrial organization. Students are also taught the quantitative skills required for the analysis of empirical economic data relevant to economic policy and business decision making. This includes the use of statistical software packages and econometric tools.Key Modules: The coursework on this programme is comprehensive and includes modules such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Markets and Institutions, Labour Economics and Policy, Industrial Organisation, and Applied Econometrics. A dissertation module is also part of the course.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of Huddersfield.Future Careers: Graduates from this MSc Economics course can pursue a wide variety of career paths, including roles in financial institutions, government agencies, multinational corporations, economic consultancies and also as economists in various industries. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.