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| Application Deadline: | We are currently still welcoming applications on all of our postgraduate programmes | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,039 - ≈ € 13,333 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Southampton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc Economics aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts, tools and methods of modern economics together with the application of these methods to the analysis of economic problems.
The programme is designed not only to equip students to undertake independent research in economics, but also to provide the training necessary for careers as economists in the public and the private sector.
The MSc Economics provides advanced training in economic analysis, and offers a wide range of optional subjects. It offers students the opportunity to study particular areas of economics in greater depth, from both a theoretical and an empirical perspective.
What You Might Be Doing After You Graduate, Your Prospects And Opportunities A Diploma or MSc in Economics can be an immediate door opener into many fields, and can lead to a broad range of career choices and opportunities.
Economics graduates are now working in
* banking
* accountancy
* finance
* management
* civil service (as general recruits into the administrative stream of the civil service and as specialist economists)
* international agencies (e.g. World Trade Organisation, European Commission, OECD, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the United Nations)
* journalism
A number of Southampton graduates proceed to further study and then to lectureships and professorships in universities in the UK and overseas.
Contents
The programme is full-time, and lasts for twelve months, with nine months of taught modules between October and June of the academic year, followed by three months of supervised research on a Master's dissertation. The programme starts with a two week intensive course in mathematical and statistical methods to ensure that students have the requisite knowledge to undertake graduate level courses in economic theory and econometrics.
Modules are assessed by examination at the end of each semester. Some of the modules include assessed coursework which is combined with the examination mark to produce a final grade. If you fail to reach the required standard in the examinations or if you decide not to proceed to write a dissertation then you may be awarded a Diploma.
The final three months of the programme are spent on the preparation of a Master's dissertation, to be completed by the end of September. The topic for research is chosen with the advice and guidance of members of the academic staff, with supervision provided by a member of Economics staff with related research interests.
You can expect to enjoy predominantly small-group teaching, and a considerable degree of individual attention from members of staff. MSc students are strongly encouraged to attend seminars and research workshops in the Division. The MSc students usually form a lively and cohesive group which plays an active role in the academic and social life of the Division.
Semester 1 * Macroeconomics
* Microeconomics
* Quantitative methods
Semester 2 * Quantative economics
* Topics in economic theory (half-module)
* Topics in macroeconomics (half-module)
* Plus two half-module options from: * Economic policy in development 1
* Finance
* Industrial economics
* International trade
* Trade integration and the political economy of trade policy
Options may vary from year to year.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
We welcome applications from students who have, or expect to have, a good undergraduate degree in economics (upper second-class or higher) or equivalent.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
If you have taken the GRE please provide details of your scores under Section 6 of the Application Form as this will facilitate the processing of your application.
English language requirements
If your first language or language of education is not English, we will ask you to show evidence of fluency in the use of English. For all of our postgraduate programmes we require a level of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580 (CBT - 237, IBT - 92). For details of other English language tests which we accept, please see the International students section of our website where you will find a list of approved tests.
If you require further English language tuition before commencing your programme with us, you may apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses which are run by the Centre for Language Study.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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