MSc Economics
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 19,300 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international fee
Introduction
Do you have an interest in the world economy and in how economics can help us understand the world around us? Well-trained economists are highly sought after in the labour market and are employed by consultancy firms, government economic services, financial institutions, and other international organisations and businesses (even the tech giants). Do you want to combine an advanced understanding of core economics and the latest developments in economics with the opportunity to specialise in economic theory, applied economics, or economic history?
Economics is about how people make choices in conditions of resource scarcity and the results of these choices for society. It’s about understanding the world around us and our place in it.
If you are interested in advanced study in economics that is ‘post-crisis’ in both structure and content, delivered at one of the UK’s leading universities, then this degree is for you. The core modules develop your understanding of key economic concepts, ideas, tools and techniques, including the latest developments in micro, macro, applied econometrics, behavioural economics, the economics of labour markets and social policy and economic history. You can then specialise further in economic theory, applied economics (policy and institutions), or economic history. You will spend the summer combining your knowledge and skills to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice under the personal supervision of a member of the Queen’s faculty. On successful completion of this Master's, you will have a deep understanding of the world economy past and present and the advanced analytical and quantitative skills that are so highly sought after by employers.
Economics Highlights
Economics is ranked 7th in the UK for teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2020)
World-Class Facilities
- Weekly training sessions in our state-of-the-art computer lab will help you to develop your data analysis skills using market-leading econometrics software such as STATA and R.
Internationally Renowned Experts
- In addition to working with Queen’s own expert faculty, students have the opportunity to learn from external international experts in their fields who come to Queen’s to give seminars and masterclasses. You will also hear guest lectures from industry professionals, with opportunities to network afterwards.
Student Experience
- Economics, and the way economics is taught, is changing. This new programme, with its emphasis on using cutting-edge economic analysis to understand the world today and our behaviour within it, places you at the forefront of this advance.
- You will cover all the core elements (compulsory modules) you need for an advanced understanding of economics and to develop your analytical and quantitative skill set, but you will also have the flexibility to tailor the course to your personal interests and career aspirations.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained economists are highly sought after in the labour market and are employed by consultancy firms, financial institutions and other international businesses, as well as in the public sector and by international NGOs. Economists work as consultants, public policy analysts, financial analysts, financial managers, investment bankers, government and police officers, civil service fast streamers, health insurance analysts and much more. Some students will wish to go on to PhD study in Economics in preparation for a career as an academic or research economist.
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts help our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
Employment after the Course
Graduates of the course have been employed as an economic researcher at the Office of National Statistics, consultant at RSM UK, economic analyst at NERA Economic Consulting, assistant economist at Ulster University Economic Policy, assistant economist at Oxford Economics, middle office analyst at Citi, transaction capture analyst at Citi, etc. Graduates have also progressed into research.
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Curriculum
Semester 1
- *Economic Decision Making and Behaviour
- *History and Philosophy of Economics
- *Applied Econometrics
- *Global Economic History
*All regular modules are taught for 3 lecture hours per week for 10 weeks.
Semester 2
- *Economics of Markets and Networks
- *Labour Economics and Social Policy
- *Contemporary Macroeconomics
- *Topics in Economics
*All regular modules are taught for 3 lecture hours per week for 10 weeks.
Semester 3 (Summer period)
The summer project can either be an academic research project, resulting in a written academic dissertation or a consultancy project at a business, non-governmental organisation or a governmental agency, resulting in a consultancy report on a predefined problem or challenge.
Modules are subject to change.
Learning and Teaching
Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.
About your classes:
- You’ll be part of a small, informal and chatty class and you’ll get to know your classmates and your lecturers well.
- You will be presented with a range of complex issues, ideas and theories.
- Class time will be devoted to discussing these ideas from a variety of different perspectives.
- There will be many opportunities for you to work in conjunction with the lecturer, to evaluate a range of potential solutions to economics questions.
- You will have various opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, to work in a range of different learning environments.
- You are expected to become an integral part of the Economic group and participate in weekly seminars.
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:
Two thirds by written examination and continuous assessment. One third by either a dissertation or a consultancy project (14,000-17,000 words or equivalent).
Prizes and Awards
- The RSM McClure Watters Prize for the Best MSc Economics Dissertation in Queen’s University Management School.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
How do I fund my study?
The Department for the Economy will provide a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500 per NI / EU student for postgraduate study.
A postgraduate loans system in the UK offers government-backed student loans of up to £10,609 for taught and research Master's courses in all subject areas. Criteria, eligibility, repayment and application information are available on the UK government website.
International Scholarships
Program Admission Requirements
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