MSc Applied Economics

The MSc Applied Economics program at University of Reading is a focused course designed to equip students with a deep understanding of macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, econometrics theory, and various applied economics topics. This program is perfect for individuals looking to skill up in order to progress in the fields of finance, banking, and policy-making sectors.Course Content: The course curriculum includes core theoretical concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics, applied econometrics, and various applied specialist economics options such as Environmental Economics, Behavioural Economics, International Economics and Development, and Financial Economics. It uses progressive teaching methods like applied project work, a specialised dissertation, and a comprehensive econometric analysis.Key Modules: The core modules of this program are Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods and Econometrics I and II, and a dissertation. Additionally, there are several optional modules such as Financial Economics, International Economics, Health Economics, Behavioural Economics, Time Series Econometrics, and Microeconometrics which can be taken alongside core modules.Accreditations: The MSc Applied Economics program at the University of Reading is accredited by the Royal Economic Society (RES).Future Careers: Graduates of this program can explore career opportunities in sectors such as multinational companies, international organisations, government departments, consultancy companies, non-governmental organisations, and central banks. The course also provides an excellent foundation for a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.