Masters in Economics,Economics in UK

Our MSc in Economics & Strategy for Business is a one-year, full-time programme developed for business graduates with prior experience of economics and strategy.

The programme integrates strategic analysis with contemporary economics to prepare students for successful careers in strategy or management consulting.

There is a careful balance of teaching and learning, individual work and group work, as well as regular seminars by external speakers. Case study methodology and class-based discussions are also used to strengthen conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.

The MPhil in Economics is designed to provide rigorous training in economic theory, applied economics, and econometric methods. It is comparable to the first two years of a PhD programme at a US university.

The MPhil provides a solid foundation for progressing to doctoral research, while at the same time providing the advanced knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional economist in government or the private sector. Numerous MPhil graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in economics or related fields. This is the course recommended if you have not undertaken any previous graduate work in economics.

The department has developed the MPhil to enable students to easily tailor the course to their specific needs and objectives. For those already intending to progress to a DPhil at Oxford or a PhD elsewhere, the MPhil will offer rigour and exposure to the research frontier. For those intending a career as a professional economist, the MPhil will offer a broad range of options and opportunities for skill development. And for those unsure about further study beyond the masters’ level, the two years of the MPhil programme will allow you to make this choice after learning more about what graduate economic training involves.

This programme provides you with the opportunity to examine the economic incentives that shape and reconcile the important decisions made by individuals, businesses, governments and societies.

You will also explore the macroeconomic outcomes that may arise from those decisions, such as:

• economic fluctuations
• growth
• unemployment
• crises

An understanding of these issues is vital for economic forecasting or influencing economic performance or policy.

On the MRes/PhD in Economics you will be taught and guided by top class researchers, at the forefront of their field and will receive comprehensive support for your entry to the job market. Ranked 3rd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022) and 25th the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2021), Warwick's Department of Economics provides the ideal place to undertake your training for a career in economic research.

Our MSc programmes in Economics will give you the opportunity to equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in economics and related disciplines.

The programme consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.

The MSc Applied Economics (online) focuses on developing your technical and analytical skills alongside your practical experience of how these skills are used to solve real-world economic problems and inform decision-making in a variety of environments. This unique feature sets it apart from other degrees in economics.

You'll gain knowledge and an understanding of the core principles of economic analysis, and the experience in how to apply them.

You'll acquire skills in economics, data analysis and modelling techniques, as well as key transferable skills in leadership, project management, problem-solving, communication and negotiating that, are sought after by employers.

The programme has been designed in consultation with key employers of our graduates, as well as the business, consulting and policy communities for the aspiring professional economist. This means that what you learn on the course is exactly what employers look for when recruiting new economists.

This programme will allow you to blend established global health and development approaches to tackle issues of contemporary international development and global health politics. Global health crises demand solutions that move beyond established public health responses. Our Development and Global Health MA programme will help you to contemplate more comprehensive solutions to the long-term developmental needs of local communities.

Gain an international perspective in the role of finance and monetary policy. Our International Economics and Finance MSc is suitable for those without a financial background. It is also for those interested in a management career with an emphasis on finance and international economics. The behaviour of public and private sector organisations is influenced by international economic developments in the financial and goods markets. A comprehensive understanding of economic and financial theory and policy dimensions within an open economy context is in high demand.

This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:

• investment banking
• financial research
• financial trading

This course will enable you to specialise in public economics and designing and evaluating public policy both in the UK and internationally. It prepares you for a career as an economist in the public sector, policy consultancy or in research. 

The world needs people who can address global challenges by analysing problems and finding solutions. This intellectually demanding and stimulating Masters programme equips you with the tools to achieve this, and pursue an analytic career in Economics or rake the next step towards a PhD.

It is designed for those who have already studied Economics and wish to deepen their knowledge. You will join a select group of talented students, and our tailored learning experience allows you to tap into the wealth of expertise available in one of the UK’s largest faculties. This includes intensive support from a supervisor closely aligned to your dissertation’s subject matter.

We have an outstanding international research reputation in game theory, industrial organisation, econometrics, applied microeconomics, empirical macroeconomics, labour economics, and the economics of education. You will be invited to special guest lectures, research events, our weekly seminar series, and our annual workshops and conferences on subjects such as game theory and macroeconomics.

Economics shapes our world, from inflation and unemployment rates, through to the implications of international trade and a country's standard of living.

Our Economics MSc allows you to explore this engrossing subject and its global impact. 

This course is based in one of the UK’s top economics schools and equips you with the fundamental skills necessary to prepare you for a future career or PhD research in economics.

The program also offers opportunities for you to specialize in aspects of the discipline that fulfil your interests and career aspirations. We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.

The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our Global Political Economy MA will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them.

Study in one of the largest departments of International Relations in Europe. You’ll explore social and political aspects of economic shifts, and look at innovative practices and policies that enable change. You’ll gain novel perspectives on:

• neoliberalism and alternatives

financial crises, debt and austerity

rising powers and global governance

development and inequality

multinational corporations.

We host the world-renowned Centre for Global Political Economy, the Sussex Centre for Conflict and Security Research and the Centre for Advanced International Theory. You’ll learn from our multidisciplinary environment, interdisciplinary approach and, cutting-edge research. We have an international faculty and distinctive programme of events.