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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

The MSc in Economics will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand the complex, rapidly transforming and turbulent modern global economy. As one of three specialist Masters routes, our MSc Economics programme consists of a set of core and optional modules, culminating in a research-based dissertation. This flagship route delivers a balanced mix of broad and subject-specific knowledge sought by, global employers in industry, banking, consultancy and policymaking, and by world-leading PhD programmes should you wish to pursue a career in research.

The programme is delivered by the Department of Economics, renowned internationally for its research and teaching excellence and is one of four departments at Durham University Business School. The Business School is one of the an elite group of institutions accredited by all three major business education accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Entry Requirements

The equivalent of a UK upper second-class single or joint honours degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering. Applicants with degrees in other subjects are encouraged to apply as long as they have achieved good grades in two Mathematics / Statistics / Econometrics modules covering calculus, probability theory/econometrics and ideally linear algebra.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The Department is recognised around the world for the real-world relevance and practical insight provided by its teaching and research as well as the wide-ranging knowledge and abilities of its postgraduate community.

With the analytical and interpersonal skills you will nurture at Durham, you will be well-placed to continue your research at a higher level or pursue your ambitions in a rewarding and interesting professional career role in a wide range of areas.

Our economics postgraduates have gone on to work in sectors including, Consultancy, Technology, Financial Services and Government.

Module Details

You will study the following core modules:

  • Advanced Macroeconomics 
  • Advanced Microeconomics 
  • Econometric Analysis 

You will then choose one of the two modules below:
Microeconometrics 

OR

Times-Series Analysis

You will then choose four optional modules, up to the value of 60 credits, from a list which has typically included:

  • Time-Series Analysis*
  • Microeconometrics*
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Environmental and Climate Economics
  • Experimental Economics
  • Game Theory
  • Industrial Organisation
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Market Microstructure
  • Money and Banking
  • Natural Resource Economics
  • Language module offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Studies
    *Can only be chosen as an optional module if the module is not studied as a core

Note that current modules and their contents are indicative and may change in the academic year 2025/2026.

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