Economics & Policy MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By King's College London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Economics & Policy MSc offers strong disciplinary and methods training on Economics with an eye to applying key methodological tools in the analysis of economic policy making. It aspires to train professional economists who will embark on careers in both private and government sectors as well as international organisations that are responsible for designing and implementing economic policy.

Key benefits
  • A strong disciplinary training in economics with a focus on modern methods and techniques.
  • A focus on applications with the ability to apply key methods into a variety of contexts and the design of policy
  • A unique multidisciplinary environment in the department of political economy to gain perspective on applying modern economic techniques in addressing policy challenges.
  • Located in the heart of London, the Department of Political Economy has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Economics & Policy MSc offers strong disciplinary and methods training on Economics with an eye to applying key methodological tools in the analysis of economic policy making. It aspires to train professional economists who will embark on careers in both private and government sectors as well as international organisations that are responsible for designing and implementing economic policy.

Key benefits
  • A strong disciplinary training in economics with a focus on modern methods and techniques.
  • A focus on applications with the ability to apply key methods into a variety of contexts and the design of policy
  • A unique multidisciplinary environment in the department of political economy to gain perspective on applying modern economic techniques in addressing policy challenges.
  • Located in the heart of London, the Department of Political Economy has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry.

Admission Requirements

185+
7+
3.3+
100+
69+
Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in economics, finance, the natural sciences, mathematics, or social science, with evidence of a quantitative background. Successful candidates are expected to have the necessary background in quantitative methods - e.g. statistics or econometrics, microeconomics and mathematical methods in economics. We encourage applicants with a science background (e.g. Engineering).

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
19,550 GBP
International
35,800 GBP

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