Program Overview
Home Study Postgraduate Taught home Courses Economics Economics MSc Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. MSc Economics UCAS code 1234 Duration 1 year full time Entry year 2026 Campus Streatham Campus Typical offer View full entry requirements 2:1 degree with honours in a quantitative discipline Contextual offers Why study MSc Economics at Exeter? Suitable for Economics graduates wishing to receive advanced and specialised training in economics or STEM graduates wishing to retrain in economics using mathematical and statistical analysis. Our MSc Economics opens doors to a wide range of careers, training you to make smart judgments and decisions in real world contexts and to better understand the world around you. Core training in economic and econometric analysis enables you to combine logic, critical thinking, and statistical skills to put yourself a step ahead of others in a rapidly changing world.
Key Program Features
Why study MSc Economics at Exeter?
- Suitable for Economics graduates wishing to receive advanced and specialised training in economics or STEM graduates wishing to retrain in economics using mathematical and statistical analysis.
- Our MSc Economics opens doors to a wide range of careers, training you to make smart judgments and decisions in real world contexts and to better understand the world around you.
- Core training in economic and econometric analysis enables you to combine logic, critical thinking, and statistical skills to put yourself a step ahead of others in a rapidly changing world.
- Flexible so you can shape your master’s to fit your own specific interests, whether enhancing your academic knowledge, changing career, or preparing for a PhD.
- Participate in our seminar series, which attracts leading academics from universities across the world so you can gain insight into current research in economics and econometrics.
Career Opportunities
Careers
MSc Economics provides the ultimate training in transferrable skills. As such it opens doors to a range of industries and career options for you, and our Careers and Employability team will help you identify your career path and support your route to a fulfilling global career.
Our newly redeveloped MSc Economics places a strong emphasis on employable skills and are designed to prepare you for a successful career. By the end of your MSc Economics, you should acquire a high level of skills in analytical thinking, argument formulation, critical thinking, problem-solving, statistics, communication, project management, team-working, independent learning and research, among many other attributes that are sought after by employers. Your subject expertise in Economics will also make you a valuable asset for any organisations as your structured approach to problem-solving will put you a step ahead of others in a rapidly changing world.
Career Options An MSc in Economics provides specialist knowledge and skills that can help you excel in a variety of roles, including: economist financial analyst risk analyst investment analyst statistician and data scientist management consultant policy analyst business analyst. Depending on your location, career goals and interests, potential employers can include large multinational companies such as the ‘The Big Four’ Accounting and Professional Services firms, to government departments such as The Government Economic Service (GES). International organisations like the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the EU Commission, the World Bank or UN, together with banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, consultancies and not-for-profit organisations all seek economists with the latest technical expertise and knowledge. By carefully selecting your optional modules such as Banking & Financial Services, Domestic & International Portfolio Management, Development Economics, Health Economics as well as your research topic, you can start to develop a specialisation to enhance your employability and achieve your career goals. Our MSc Economics is also an excellent programme from which to launch an academic, government or industry career by later pursuing your own PhD. Developing your skills and career prospects The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service webpage for more information.
Program Curriculum
Course content
This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term and most of the summer to research, write and submit your dissertation. The programme in its entirety runs from September to September.
Modules Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change. During the programme you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits. Please note that programme structures may be subject to change. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list . Compulsory modules Code Module Credits BEEM100 Macroeconomics 15 BEEM101 Microeconomics 15 BEEM103 Optimisation Techniques for Economists 15 BEEM015 Industrial Economics and Strategy 15 BEEM011 Applied Econometrics 1 15 BEEM012 Applied Econometrics 2 15 BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation 60 Optional modules You will choose two options totalling 30 credits from a regularly updated selection. Code Module Credits MSc Economics optional modules 25-26 BEAM029 Topics in Financial Economics 15 BEEM162 Environmental Economics and Sustainability 15 BEAM036 Domestic and International Portfolio Management 15 BEAM033 Banking and Financial Services 15 BEAM047 Fundamentals of Financial Management 15 BEAM065 Bank Management 15 BEE3072 Econometrics: Cause and Effect 15 BEE3077 Health Economics 15 BEEM117 Economics of Corporate Finance 15 BEEM125 Experimental and Behavioural Economics 15 BEEM152 Behavioural Development Economics 15 BEEM154 Economics of Public Finance 15 BEEM155 Development Economics 15 BEEM157 Behavioural Finance 15 BEEM163 Research in Practice: Study Design 15
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 degree with honours in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, mathematics, statistics, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, finance). We also consider strong students from disciplines that have quantitative components (e.g. a quantitative social science, psychology, geography, life sciences, accounting, management) as well as medicine intercalators. Evidence of quantitative ability is required.
We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.
Prerequisites In order to apply for the MSc Economics, you must be at least familiar with basic algebra, calculus, probability and statistics. Quantitative skills are especially important for those without prior Economics studies. Note: A Level mathematics (or equivalent) may be acceptable as a minimum requirement, but if admitted, you will be encouraged to undertake some additional self-guided study prior to the start of the programme. Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements .
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students English language requirements International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,700/year (international)
Fees
2026/27 entry
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Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
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About The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Start Date in 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)