Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma Economics at University of Essex is a Master programme in Business & Management over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 9,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Macroeconomics (Intermediate)
- Microeconomics (Intermediate)
- The World Economy in Historical Perspective (optional)
- International Financial Institutions and Policy (optional)
- International Trade Institutions and Policy (optional)
- Financial Instruments and Capital Markets (optional)
- Financial Innovations and Monetary Policy (optional)
- Mathematical Methods in Economics (optional)
- Introduction to Econometric Methods (optional)
- Management of New Technology (optional)
- Economics of Organisational Management (optional)
- Microeconomics (Advanced) (optional)
- Macroeconomics (Advanced) (optional)
- Economics of the European Union (optional)
- Economics of Transition (optional)
- Strategies of Economic Development (optional)
- Current Issues in Development Economics (optional)
- Mathematical Economics (optional)
- Econometric Methods (optional)
- Public Economics (optional)
- Labour Economics (optional)
- Theory of Monopoly and Regulation (optional)
- Market Structure and Strategic Behaviour (optional)
- International Trade (optional)
- International Money and Finance (optional)
- Economic Analysis of Asset Prices (optional)
- Economics of Bond and Derivatives Markets (optional)
- Environmental Economics (optional)
- Introduction to Health Economics and Policy (optional)
- Core components can be combined with optional modules to enable you to gain either in-depth specialisation or a breadth of understanding across several topics
- Our postgraduates are encouraged to attend conferences and seminars
- Each module is assessed with a final examination and a coursework component
- Coursework is taken in the form of a term paper or a midterm test
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A degree with an overall grade of 2.2.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months