MSc Economics and Public Policy

The MSc Economics and Public Policy postgraduate course offered by the University of York is geared towards students who want to gear their economics studies towards public policy questions. This course is aimed at applicants with an interest in developing their analytical and behavioural capability, research skills, and knowledge and understanding of economics and public policy.Course Content: The course consists of 180 credits, divided between a dissertation of 60 credits and taught modules of 120 credits. It is delivered through lectures, workshops, seminars and small group work. It also includes individual and group projects, case studies, presentations and computer-based exercises. Key Modules: The following modules are indicative of what students will study on this course: Behavioural Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Econometrics, Behavioural and Experimental Economics, Valuation of Health, Policy Analysis, Climate Change and Development, Health Econometrics, Education and Skills, Professional Skills and Principles of Health Economics. Accreditations: This program is not accredited by any professional body. Future Careers: Students graduating from MSc Economics and Public Policy course can look forward to career opportunities in a myriad of sectors. Some graduates choose careers as economics analysts and economic consultants. Others are employed by research agencies, public sector bodies including central and local government. Further, some graduates use this qualification as a stepping-stone to further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.