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PostgraduateMSc

Business Economics

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Business Economics at University of Reading is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Examine the most up-to-date analyses of business economics – at both firm and industry level – with our MSc Business Economics programme. At the University of Reading, you will utilise techniques and evidence to understand how industries are structured, how organisations behave within them, and the impact of these factors on their performance. Core modules provide detailed, up-to-date introductions to business economics, with a particular focus on industrial economics. International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £12,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Industrial Organisation and Market Structure
Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Strategic Management and Competitive Analysis
Econometric Methods for Business Research
Firm Behaviour and Performance Analysis
Quantitative Analysis for Economics
Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
Advanced Topics in Business Economics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£12,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Reading

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£23,500£31,000£37,500
5 years£30,000£40,000£53,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Reading

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