MSc (Economics)

The University of Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here at Manchester, including three Nobel Prize winners. Graduate students from across the globe come to study economics at Manchester, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision offered by our postgraduate programmes.

Aims
This course will:

• Provide balanced and rigorous training in modern economics theories and techniques at postgraduate level;
• Introduce you to key concepts, ideas, tools and techniques via core and optional course units;
• Demonstrate and develop your skills by writing a summer dissertation.

Upon completion of the course, you should be able to read and understand the leading economics journals, develop economic models of your own from which to derive original results and offer a critique of underlying theories.

Teaching and learning

• Part-time students complete the full-time course over two years. There are no evening or weekend course units available on this route.  
• You must first check the schedule of the compulsory course units and then select your optional units to suit your requirements.  
• Updated timetable information will be available from mid-August and you will have the opportunity to discuss your unit choices during induction week with your Course Director.

Career opportunities

• The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

Course overview

• One of Europe's leading centres for economics research and research-led teaching.
• Internationally renowned for postgraduate training with a range of master's courses and exposure to state-of-the-art research.
• Gain theoretical and practical skills necessary for a professional economist.
• Become part of an elite Economics department boasting four Nobel Laureates. Our most recent recipient, Simon Johnson, earned the 2024 prize for his innovative work on international wealth disparities. Here, you'll collaborate with world-class researchers and contribute to studies that shape global economic understanding.

Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to find out more about our facilities and courses.

• You will find out more about the School of Social Sciences and our resources, as well as meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.