Manchester Metropolitan University

Applied Economics

Manchester Metropolitan University

Course overview

As a professional economist or economic analyst, you could be working on some of society’s biggest questions. Such as, how do we make local economies stronger; what do we need to do to alleviate poverty in the UK and in developing countries; how do we decide which cancer treatments to invest in; can we reduce crime through improving schools; are lockdowns the best approach to controlling Covid-19? This masters is designed to equip you with the skills to influence and advise on the important decisions we face.

It will prepare you for a career as a professional economist in government, internati

Key highlights

  • Builds skills to influence and advise on major policy decisions
  • Applies economics to poverty, local growth, health, crime and education
  • Covers economic questions in both the UK and developing countries
  • Prepares students for careers as professional economists in government

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. For more information, visit: mmu.ac.uk/international

Scholarships

  • Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships

    The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.

    Up to £22,000

  • Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £5,000 in the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Postgraduate International Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.

Careers this course leads to

  • Government economist
  • Economic analyst
  • Policy analyst
  • Economist at an international organisation
  • Economic consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £8,500 per year | International: £16,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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