Masters Degrees in Microeconomics, United Kingdom

You can start this MSc Economics degree in September or January. It can be tailored to two specialist fields: International Economics or Business and Financial Economics. On successful completion of this programme, you will graduate with one of the following degrees:

• Master of Economics
• Master of Economics (Business and Financial Economics)
• Master of Economics (International Economics).

Graduate market

There is increasing demand for economics graduates in business and public sector decision making. This demand is evident in national and international institutions, including:

• Central banks 
• Ministries and governmental departments
• International governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Commercial and investment banks
• Rating agencies
• Research institutes and think-tanks
• Economics and business media
• Business and civil society organisations. 

All these employers increasingly look for high-quality, evidence-based decision makers with an ability in applied economics and advanced data analysis. Our Master's degree will enable you to respond to this increasing demand. 

What you'll learn

The programme combines solid training in theory and method with stimulating exposure to economics and financial data sources. We will prepare you to contribute to an international global economy and to respond to its policy changes. 

Our courses weave a three-way linkage between alternative theories of economics and finance, data analysis, and application of theory and method to policy and strategy issues in the world of economics, business and finance.

Our Master's degree has a number of distinctive features to enable you to combine theory and real word examples to develop evidence-based answers to economic and business problems. 

Outcomes

The aims of this degree are:

• Equip you with a sound knowledge of international economics, financial economics and business economics, improving your analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enable you to tackle problems creatively by helping you to think outside conventional boundaries
• Develop skills to seek deeper meaning of a theory or finding in a pluralistic fashion comparing theories and their policy implications
• Equip you with methods to analyse economic issues relevant to the real world
• Enable you to respond to the increasing demand for economics graduates by developing your skills and competence in economics.

Rankings

In 2015, Greenwich was named by The Economist as one of four institutions in the country leading the way on curriculum change.

We are proud to say that our economics subjects were ranked:

• First in London for student satisfaction in both the Guardian University Guide 2016 and the Complete University Guide 2017.
• Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2017.

Greenwich is one of the top two most globally diverse universities in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand, by Hotcourses Diversity Index.

We have also been named as one of the "most international" universities on the planet by Times Higher Education magazine.

What you'll study

Full time

Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

• Introduction to Economic Analysis and Quantitative Methods (20 credits)
• Applied Econometrics (30 credits)
• Microeconomics 1 (15 credits)
• Macroeconomics 1 (15 credits)
• Dissertation (40 credits).

Option courses

Students are required to choose 4 courses from this list of options.

• Microeconomics 2 (15 credits)
• Macroeconomics 2 (15 credits)
• Economics of International Development (15 credits)
• Economics of European Integration and the UK (15 credits)
• Economics of Finance and Investment (15 credits)
• International Financial Markets (15 credits)
• Microfinance in International Development (15 credits).

For a Business and Financial Economics specialisation, you study the following courses in addition to the compulsory courses listed above.

• Microeconomics 2 (15 credits)
• Economics of Finance and Investment (15 credits)
• International Financial Markets (15 credits).

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Microfinance in International Development (15 credits)
• Economics of International Development (15 credits)
• Macroeconomics 2 (15 credits)
• Economics of European Integration and the UK (15 credits).

For an International Economics specialisation, you study the following courses in addition to the compulsory courses listed above.

• Macroeconomics 2 (15 credits)
• Economics of International Development (15 credits)
• Economics of European Integration and the UK (15 credits).

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Microfinance in International Development (15 credits)
• Microeconomics 2 (15 credits)
• Economics of Finance and Investment (15 credits)
• International Financial Markets (15 credits).

Part time

The courses listed above will be split across two years.

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The course aims to provide industry-ready professionals equipped with the skills needed for success in a variety of banking, finance, analysis, local government and regional development careers.

You will be taught critical knowledge for Economic and Financial Analyst careers, and have extended opportunities to develop highly valued skills using industry-standard software (Bloomberg and Stata) in your analysis of real data to answer your own research questions.

All this will be done in a challenging and thought provoking manner, which questions the traditional assumptions underlying many mainstream models of societies and economies to arrive at more useful perspectives.

Following this course, you would have the ability to assess a new financial product or innovation in terms of its likely success or failure, and its overall effect on the financial system.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in:
-Industry visits to real companies
-Short term internships with local employers
-Live business projects for real clients

This course is aimed at graduates who may have studied economics, finance or business-related degrees at undergraduate level. It is also suitable for those not holding a degree but who possess relevant professional qualifications or experience.

[Features and benefits of the course]]
-You will be taught in the internationally recognised multi-award-winning Business Schoolon All Saints Campus. .
-As a student of the Accounting, Finance and Economics Department, you will have complementary access to Bloomberg, the leading global platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies for news, data, analytics and research.
-Read our new economics blog at: http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/eomics
-There are opportunities to focus your assignments on your employment goals.
-You will have extensive access to real world data and academic journals.
-Our academic team includes internationally renowned economists and finance specialists
-Timetabled lectures and seminars are complemented by the guest lecture series run by the Accounting, Finance and Economics Society

Postgraduate internship programme

Employers look favourably on candidates who can demonstrate relevant and practical work experience. All Masters students at the Business School are encouraged to undertake an optional, short-term internship with a real business in order to develop relevant experience relating to their studies.

The Postgraduate Internship Programme is an optional unit which allows you to gain up to fourteen weeks of work experience in a business environment; putting your studies into practical application, at the same time as gaining practice credits, which are recorded on your degree qualification transcript.

A dedicated Placement and Project Coordinator will guide you through this process, by sourcing and advertising suitable roles throughout the year, offering 1-2-1 application advice, and supporting you to make speculative applications to source your own Internships.

Internships can be part-time or full-time but must fit around your scheduled classes.

About the Course

Our postgraduate programmes aim to combine academic knowledge from leading research in the area with the professional skills that employers are seeking.

Our research in business brings together a number of synergistic research centres and knowledge clusters and our doctoral school of PhD researchers.

Assessment details

You will be assessed through research orientated coursework rather than the traditional mix of exams and coursework which do not allow you to focus on your interests.

Research and academic skills underpin the successful completion of your taught units and dissertation/research project.

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Your programme of study

International Relations and International Law give you a wider access to employment within international development and trade, plus government and political areas.  

If you want to enjoy a career within international relations you may be looking at positions within policy making within government and the civil service within foreign affairs. You can also go into the defence area, development and human rights. A lot of graduates choose to go into advocacy, research and project management from this degree working for NGOs. Some others follow careers in regional and global institutions such as the EU or UN and others go into the armed forces or international media working as journalists and reporters. Other careers our graduates have followed have been in international risk management and international corporations in trade and finance. The postgraduate degree can make a real difference in terms of having a postgraduate qualification to allow you to continue on your career path or change careers.

The programme gives you engagement with key issues in contemporary International Relations including development and political economy, critical and human security, gender, identity and human rights and more. You learn the debates about globalisation, international institutions, international development and global political economy. This includes culture and identity, citizenship and stabilisation of power. The programme gives you an interdisciplinary perspective on global governance and law including areas such as; technology, economics, history, geography, sociology, criminology, diplomacy, international security, finance, human rights and more. Additional modules within international law mean you have a great range of knowledge and employment options in an advisory role.

Courses listed for the programme

Semester 1

Theories and Concepts in International Relations

International Law

Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship

Semester 2

International Humanitarian Law

Optional

Latin America: Security Conditions and Challenges

Global Security Issues

Terrorism and Counter Terrorism

International Human Rights Law

The use of Force in International Law

Semester 3

Dissertation in International Relations

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/156/international-relations-and-international-law/

Why study at Aberdeen?

•    You are taught by experts from the School of Social Science and School of Law (ranked top 10 in the UK (Good University Guide 2018)

•    You can attend research seminars organised by the Centre for Sustainable International Development, Centre for Global Security and 

     Governance and New Europe Centre.

•   You are encouraged to provide live consultancy work within one of the School of Law's public projects including Lawyers Without Borders, 

    Casus Omissus (Aberdeen Law Project) and others. This will really help you apply your skills and give you confidence within actual practice.

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• Full Time or Part Time
• 12 Months or 24 Months
• September

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

•            Your Accommodation

•            Campus Facilities

•            Aberdeen City

•            Student Support

•            Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

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Your programme of study

Real Estate is now a worldwide profession for many specialists in the field, investors and property developers, international travellers and businesses. Globalisation has meant that real estate is now visible to each of us in most countries in the world. This presents both huge opportunities and managed risks in countries offering different types of regulation, rules of conduct, registration and assessment methods. Risks are many and varied but include managing fraud, money laundering, protecting money and more. You also have to understand valuation methods inside and out for buying, selling, renting, letting, understanding disputes, issues affecting homes and businesses, auctions, planning issues affecting your property and more. There are now new ways of buying and selling property complete online or by auction models.

Real Estate if a very vocational Master's degree which is open to students from any degree background who want to start a chartered surveying profession in valuation, property investment and development with RICSs accreditation which is recognised globally. The programme is very employable and previous graduates are employed in senior positions in the profession.

The Degree is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) allowing graduates to proceed to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) following appropriate work experience

The Degree has been running for over 20 years and has established a strong reputation among employers with many past graduates employed in senior positions in the profession.

Employers like the combination of first degree coupled with a postgraduate Masters degree in the specialist area

Average cohort size of 15 to 25 students ensures an interactive, friendly learning environment

International Real Estate module includes a week long European field trip

Courses listed for the programme

Semester One

Real Estate Research

Property Law & Institutions

Valuation and Finance

Real Estate and Economics

Semester Two

International Real Estate

Advanced Valuation and Development

Strategic Marketing

Real Estate Finance

Third Semester

International Options

Real Estate Dissertation

Asian Cities - Hong Kong

Asian Cities - Seoul/Tokyo

Asian Cities- Singapore

Asian Cities - Shanghai/Beijing

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/272/real-estate-international-option/

Why study at Aberdeen?

• The degree is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - recognised internationally
• The programme has been running for over twenty years - an established and renowned programme in the UK
• International modules include a week long European field trip
• International students can also elect to travel to Asia and visit five cities

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• 12 Months Full Time
• September start

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

• Your Accommodation
• Campus Facilities
• Aberdeen City
• Student Support
• Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

You may be also interested in:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/980/real-estate-commercial-option/

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Your programme of study

Research at Master's level is important to a wide range of disciplines but none more important than business and in making business decisions based on solid evidence. Your skills could be informing whether to launch a product in China, start manufacturing in India, decide whether your market really do like eating breakfast bars on the train to work, or deciding what exactly is not aligned about your marketing strategy.  Business Research is a discipline which is widely used by a range of consumer, charity, public sector and service industries to understand their customers in detail. It is often an essential skill to support competitive advantage in markets but there are many and varied applications to its value and use. You are encouraged to undertake compulsory and optional courses to develop your research knowledge and skills.

This programme offers you all the skills you need to make an impression when looking for research positions. You study qualitative research methods to understand problems thoroughly, quantitative methods to study the evidence provided and analyse challenges,, strategy, management, consultancy and decision making.  The programme is more than simply Business Research as you are looking at large research areas within the business process such as new product development, marketing, and a wide variety of methods to ensure your results provide essential information for growing businesses.

These skills are internationally recognised and they will provide the foundation to any new technology which gathers data such as smart phones, machine to machine technology and the 'Big Data' revolution

Courses listed for the programme

First Semester

Qualitative Sociology: Philosophy and Methods

Business Strategy

Interpersonal Management, Negotiation and Persuasion

Marketing Management

Consultancy and Innovation

New Product and Service Development

Marketing Decision Making

Semester 2

Quantitative Sociology: Philosophy and Methods

Approaches to Quantitative Analysis in Social Research

Semester 3

Dissertation

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/32/business-research/

Why study at Aberdeen?

• Apart from the many career applications research is also very useful if you are studying a PhD
• Research is now being influenced by the huge advances in 'Big Data,' mass communications and IOT
• Business research is an essential tool to support any strategic organisational decision at top level
• Skills gained at Aberdeen will support a wide range of applications and career options

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• 12 Months Full Time or 24 Months Part Time
• September start

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out more about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

• Your Accommodation
• Campus Facilities
• Aberdeen City
• Student Support
• Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

You may also be interested in:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/173/marketing-management/

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/141/international-business-management/

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/243/political-research/

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Your programme of study

Do  you want to work internationally? The degree in International Political Economy will allow you to work either internationally or at home in an international position. You develop an understanding of the world affairs that shape our world in terms of society, trade, security, the definition of boundaries within regions and countries. As a political economist you can work in capital cities in an advisory role in government and the civil service or you can work in business as a financial analyst, trade specialist or market research analyst. You are also suitable for positions which require a high degree of analytical thinking and critical skills thinking. You could work within national security areas, action committees, environmental organisations, research institutes and international development.

The programme looks at the relationship between people, markets, governments and society using methodology from economics and politics worldwide. It provides you with a vast insight into how countries manage risk, finance, globalisation, power balance and trade deals. You look at wealth distribution, foreign affairs, tarrif policies and the impact of trade. This is a very interesting area to get involved in if you are fascinated by how our economy or other economies around the world function internally and externally.

Courses listed for the programme

Semester 1

International Political Economy: Theory and Themes

Optional

Theories and Concepts in International Relations

Themes in Latin America

Qualitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations

Religion, Conflict and Security

Semester 2

Dimensions of Globalisation

Optional

Latin America: Security Conditions and Challenges

Global Security Issues

Quantitative Methods in Political Science and International Relations

Research Design, Data and Presentation

International Energy Security

Terrorism and Counter Terrorism

Semester 3

Dissertation in International Political Economy

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/917/international-political-economy/

Why study at Aberdeen?

•  You are taught by a range of experts including lecturers and teaching fellows

• The programme is designed to prepare you for an international career in government and non government organisations

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• Full Time or Part Time
• 12 Months or 24 Months
• September

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

•            Your Accommodation

•            Campus Facilities

•            Aberdeen City

•            Student Support

•            Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

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Our MSc Economics and Business Strategy programme will enable you to apply the tools of economics and strategy to influence business performance and to develop strategic thinking and decision-making in a competitive business environment.

The programme will equip you with the skills of a professional business economist, for careers in business, government, regulation, international organisations and for higher awards by research.

Taught by experienced researchers and practitioners, students will use the insights of economic theory to address real-world problems. The strong emphasis on applying theoretical and quantitative skills to real world situations – as well as a focus on developing critical thinking skills – will enable you to work effectively both in industry and government.

Students will be able to further sharpen their practical skills by completing a research project that allows them to apply their knowledge to a strategy and policy related issue.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent overseas qualification in economics, business (with a strong quantitative component), finance, management science, operations research, mathematics, physics, and engineering. Applicants from other degree disciplines may be considered, but as for all applicants, good (2:1 or above) grades in relevant mathematics/statistics modules are expected.

See our full list of International Qualification Equivalencies for all countries: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/study-options/postgraduate-taught/international-qualification-equivalencies/. Degrees must be obtained from a university or institution recognised by Loughborough University. Please contact us to clarify if required.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for admission to Loughborough University must have a qualification in English Language before they can be admitted to any course or programme, whether their first language is English or not.

IELTS: overall 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component. The School will accept lower IELTS scores if you undertake the University's pre-sessional English course. TOEFL with an overall score of 92, and no sub-test score below 22.

See full list of English language qualifications we accept (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/), with full details on each.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a combination of group and individual coursework as well as exams.

Take a look at our modules to see what assessments you can expect to undertake: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/economics-business/modules/

Further Career Prospects

Well-trained, numerate business and strategy economists are in high demand in every sector. This course prepares you for a career as a professional economist in management and strategy consulting, finance, government or industry. Potential career destinations include: analyst in economic consultancy, corporate management, strategy teams in corporations, business-related government departments, competition and regulation authorities, industry associations.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. To find out more visit Fees and financing your studies: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/next-steps/fees/

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Course Overview

The new MSc in Economics and Finance has been designed to develop postgraduate students who are equipped academically to succeed in an increasingly complicated and challenging global workplace. When you graduate, you will leave as a professional economist, who is equipped for an academic career, but who crucially is also ready to use economic thinking in the world outside academia. Well qualified economists are in demand in government, industry and, obviously commerce.

All the Finance based Masters programmes within the School of Management have full access to the Financial Times on-line and the opportunity to learn and carry out practical work in our dedicated, state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Lab. The virtual financial platform allows you to access and engage with live market data through applying practical evaluation and financial modelling. The programme also offers you an opportunity to gain the Bloomberg certificate - Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), which is widely recognised in the banking and financial industry.

You will be taught by academically qualified and enthusiastic staff with research and consultancy experience and links to industry. Your high quality learning experience comprises lectures and discussions supported by group work, presentations, statistical computer labs and case studies. Your learning will be assessed by a mixture of coursework assignments throughout the year, and by examinations in January and/or May.

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