MSc Economics

The MSc Economics course at the University of East Anglia is designed to equip students with the skills to work as a professional economist in various sectors. This program aims to provide students with analytical abilities and the capacity to develop economic models and use econometrics to test them. It also covers advanced economic theory and econometric methods needed for the analysis of policy and economic data.Course Content: This program comprises of modules covering both theory and application. It starts with a two-week introduction to mathematics and statistics, followed by formal teaching of theories and techniques. The course further offers various optional modules to help customize the study program based on individual interests.Key Modules: The key modules include Macroeconomics for Business and Policy, Microeconomics for Business and Policy, Quantitative Methods for Economists and Economic Concepts. Optional modules include issues such as Applied Econometrics, Time Series Econometrics, Economic Research Methodology, Game Theory, Health Economics, Industrial Organization, International Finance, Labour Economics, Public Choice, and Public Sector Economics.Future Careers: After completing this course, students are expected to have a career in the public and private sectors, think-tanks, non-governmental organizations and consultancies, finance and banking; roles where capabilities are required to evaluate policy, analyze data and develop economic models.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.