MSc Economics
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Intended for students with a prior degree in the economics field, the MSc in Economics aims to extend an existing knowledge and skills base in economics and quantitative methods while enhancing critical and analytical skills. It is an intensive course combining advanced study and research. The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to analyse the current dynamic environment within the context of appropriate contemporary theory and research.
With appropriate levels of sophistication, they can develop the tools and frameworks to analyse issues. Through this process, students can acquire skills that will better enable them to explore and analyse new issues as they emerge. The course offers digitally-based transferable skills for those aiming for a career as a professional economist in government, financial institutions, business, commerce, international agencies and other similar organisations.
By featuring strong research and enquiry skills, it also aims to help those wanting to progress to a PhD.
Key highlights
- Builds advanced knowledge in economics and quantitative methods
- Intensive course combining advanced study with research
- Analyses current economic issues using contemporary theory and research
- Develops digitally-based transferable skills for professional economist roles
- Strong research and enquiry skills preparing students for PhD study
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Economics
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ EU and Overseas students will also be required to demonstrate English language proficie…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Government economist
- Financial institution economist
- Business economist
- Economist at an international agency
- Economic analyst
- PhD researcher in economics
Cost of study
International: £19,300 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 University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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