Economics MSc Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University Business School |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Become empowered on our Economics MSc and gain essential skills and knowledge to take the next step in your career.

Through a combination of rigorous coursework, research projects and practical applications you will develop advanced quantitative skills and critical ‑ thinking abilities necessary to navigate complex economic issues.
You can tailor your degree with a range of optional modules.

You will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods. These will help find solutions to deal with a variety of real-world economic problems. You'll achieve an understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.

On the course you will:

  • benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum integrating economic theory, research methods and analytical tools, providing a solid foundation and exploring emerging areas of study
  • utilise practical application, engaging in hands-on projects and case studies to analyse complex economic challenges and develop problem-solving skills
  • options to specialise in subfields, such as causal inference and applied microeconometrics, and applied time series econometrics, allowing you to focus on your specific interests and enhance expertise
  • gain skills in data analysis, statistical modelling and econometrics to make informed, data-driven decisions

Find out about this course in our Postgraduate 2026 entry prospectus.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Become empowered on our Economics MSc and gain essential skills and knowledge to take the next step in your career.

Through a combination of rigorous coursework, research projects and practical applications you will develop advanced quantitative skills and critical ‑ thinking abilities necessary to navigate complex economic issues.
You can tailor your degree with a range of optional modules.

You will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods. These will help find solutions to deal with a variety of real-world economic problems. You'll achieve an understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.

On the course you will:

  • benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum integrating economic theory, research methods and analytical tools, providing a solid foundation and exploring emerging areas of study
  • utilise practical application, engaging in hands-on projects and case studies to analyse complex economic challenges and develop problem-solving skills
  • options to specialise in subfields, such as causal inference and applied microeconometrics, and applied time series econometrics, allowing you to focus on your specific interests and enhance expertise
  • gain skills in data analysis, statistical modelling and econometrics to make informed, data-driven decisions

Find out about this course in our Postgraduate 2026 entry prospectus.

Admission Requirements

90+
70+
6.5+
3.3+

Typically a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or international equivalent, in economics or joint honours with a major component of economics. You are expected to have a good standard in mathematics (eg. calculus, matrix algebra, constrained optimisation) and statistics (eg. probability theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, simple regressions) achieved at undergraduate level.


If you have a 2:1 degree in a related subject that is highly quantitative (eg finance, statistics, operations research, mathematics, engineering) you may be considered with approval from an academic selector. The selector will use the degree syllabus and / or letters of reference as evidence of understanding and suitability.

12 Months
Sep

Domestic
13,450 GBP
International
28,900 GBP

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