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University of East Anglia UEA: Economics
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Economics |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Overview
"Is it possible for policymakers to achieve environmentally sustainable economic growth? How can firms be encouraged to engage in research and development (R&D) and innovation to solve the UK’s 'productivity puzzle'?" What’s the best way to design an auction to maximise revenue? These are just a few of the complex questions this exciting MSc in Economics will equip you to tackle.
As part of our Academic and Professional Programme, this rewarding programme is designed for those who have already studied economics and are looking for intensive research-led training in advanced economic theory and econometrics.
Our dynamic teaching blends academic excellence with practical application—through interactive lectures, workshops, group activities, IT lab sessions, and exclusive guest lectures from leading industry and academic experts. From day one, you’ll be set up for success with our intensive pre-sessional training, ensuring you’re confident in core areas like calculus, matrix algebra, and STATA—an essential tool in today’s econometrics landscape. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge online data sources, empowering you to carry out impactful research.
You’ll dive deep into core areas such as microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, as well as advanced econometrics—both theoretical and applied. But this course isn’t one-size-fits-all. You’ll have the freedom to shape your learning around your interests and career goals, selecting from a wide range of interesting optional modules aligned with the research strengths of the School of Economics: Finance, Environmental Economics and Data Science. Your dissertation is the capstone of this MSc—an opportunity to apply your skills to a research topic of your choice, with expert guidance. You may also choose to collaborate with external organisations, gaining valuable work-based experience.
Alongside first-class academic training, you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of extracurricular and sporting opportunities at UEA, set in the vibrant and historic city of Norwich. The School of Economics actively supports your career development through employer visits, skills training, and one-on-one guidance. Graduating from this programme, you’ll be fully equipped to launch a successful career in government, industry, or finance—or advance to PhD study.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent. Degree subject: Economics. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Equip yourself to become a professional economist with this 12-month Master’s degree in economics – a broad-based research-training course designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop both theoretical and quantitative skills.
The School of Economics will be proactive in providing support to you in shaping and supporting your career aspirations. Alumni and employers regularly visit the School of Economics and provide employability talks, training sessions as well as individual meetings with students, providing you with the chance to enhance your skills and to further improve your employment prospects.
The compulsory component of the degree consists of taught modules in economic theory and advanced econometrics. In addition to these, you can choose options from a range of areas covering the research strengths of the School of Economics: Behavioural and Experimental Economics, Finance and Data Science. Modules in Development Economics offered by the School of International Development may also be taken as options. We offer specialised structural support to help you negotiate your Master’s course. This includes compulsory, intensive pre-sessional training before the start of teaching on your course modules. This training incorporates the techniques of calculus and matrix algebra and an introduction to the specialist econometric software STATA that you'll use throughout your MSc programme. Over the course of the year, we'll also give you training in the use of various online data sources that are likely to be useful in your dissertation research.
In addition to receiving first-class academic training, you’ll be able to enjoy the wealth of opportunities that UEA offers to cultivate non-academic and sporting interests. You’ll also enjoy the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, where the campus is located.
This MSc is an ideal choice if you’d like to continue studying Economics, and plan to pursue a career as a professional economist within government, industry or financial institutions, or progress to PhD study with a view to an academic career.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent. Degree subject: Economics. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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