Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Gain exposure to up-to-date techniques and knowledge relevant to policy analysis in social and other public policy areas, and to public sector administration and financial management.
If you already work in the public sector, the NHS or for an international agency, this course will help you upgrade your existing skills.
If you have completed a degree in economics, this course will allow you to build your knowledge and expertise in more specialised areas, such as health economics, social policy analysis and public finance.
The course is also suitable for those with a background in disciplines such as government, sociology, mathematics or natural sciences, who wish to develop their abilities in economics and related areas, particularly economic and social policy, administration and management.
2:2 or equivalent in Economics, Finance or a relevant discipline, with evidence on your degree transcript of strong grades in economics, mathematics and statistics modules at an intermediate (2nd year) level.
If you have been out of study for a while, or do not have a strong background in economics or mathematics and statistics but have other relevant qualifications or experience, you may be required to take the Summer Session in Economics and Quantitative Methods as a condition of your offer. Alternatively, the Session can also be taken as a stand-alone course.
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This course will open up a broad range of career options in government, the public sector, health or public administration. It is an ideal basis for progression to a PhD.
Core modules
Advanced Microeconomics OR Applied Microeconomics
Econometrics OR Statistics and Econometrics
Public Policy Analysis
Public Economics
Option modules
You will also study two option modules. Examples from previous years have included:
Topics in Development Economics
Applied Microeconometrics
Time Series Econometrics
Money, Banking and Corporate Finance
Design and Analysis of Mechanisms and Institutions
Advanced Macroeconomics
Evaluation of Health Policy
Economics of Health and Health Care
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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