Economics at UEA
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Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why you should choose us
Course 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.
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Study and Modules
Structure
This MSc in Economics is a 12-month course, commencing with the pre-sessional course in September.
You’ll receive rigorous training in core areas of economics, including microeconomics and econometric theory, followed by modules in macroeconomics and applied econometrics. You’ll also have the opportunity to customise your learning by selecting specialist modules that align with your interests and career goals.
To prepare for your dissertation, you’ll attend a series of training lectures covering how to choose a topic, access data, conduct literature reviews, and analyse quantitative data. You’ll also benefit from additional lab-based dissertation workshops.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
UEA’s School of Economics is a vibrant, friendly, research-focused community known for its excellence in teaching and innovation. With an international reputation across both theoretical and applied economics, we’re home to world-leading expertise in areas such as behavioural economics, competition policy, environmental economics, corporate strategy, finance, and data science.
Each of your modules will be taught across two semesters, blending lectures with seminars or lab sessions each week. While lectures introduce key concepts, seminars and labs are highly interactive, giving you the chance to explore ideas in more depth and ask questions.
In your econometrics modules, you’ll gain hands-on experience with STATA, a specialist software package used widely by professional economists, equipping you with essential skills for data analysis and research.
You'll also become practised in independent study, spending time working on coursework assignments, preparing for seminars, and doing your own wider reading. These skills become particularly valuable when you come to work on your dissertation.
Assessment
Your assessments will be in a variety of forms, including take-home assignments, seminar presentations, written tests, computer tests and your dissertation.
You’ll regularly be given formative assessment tasks, providing opportunities to practise assessment activities without affecting your module marks. When marked assessments are returned, you’ll receive constructive written feedback to help you continue improving
If you have additional needs due to disabilities such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia, you can obtain help from our Student Support Service.
Employability
After the Course
Upon completing this MSc, you can pursue a variety of careers as a professional economist in government, industry, international agencies and other similar organisations, or you can pursue an academic career in Economics. Past graduates from the School of Economics have gone on to work for HM Treasury, the Home Office, Bank of England, Aviva, Barclays, M+A Partners, BDO, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, HSBC, JP Morgan, KPMG, Lloyds, PwC and Santander amongst others.
You'll also be well qualified to enter a PhD programme with a view to continuing to an academic career. Several of our former PhD students now hold academic posts as lecturers in university departments in the UK and overseas.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Government agencies
- Economic consultant
- Bank of England
- International organisations
- Universities
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Economics
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Economics
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, our UEA International Study Centre offers a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £12,400
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International Students: £23,850
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.