| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Economics MSc at De Montfort University equips students with advanced skills in quantitative methods, data analytics, and economic analysis. Through real-world case studies and hands-on experience, students gain expertise in understanding and addressing contemporary economic challenges, preparing them for careers in economics, finance, policy-making, and more. The program features block teaching for focused learning, a state-of-the-art Trading Floor, and opportunities for research projects under expert guidance.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Description:
The Economics MSc at De Montfort University aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and address complex economic policy challenges in the contemporary world.
Objectives:
- Develop strong transferable skills in quantitative methods and statistical techniques.
- Gain expertise in quantification, evaluation, and design at an advanced level.
- Learn about the forces shaping global economies.
- Analyze the dynamics of competition and innovation in digital markets for decision-making.
- Gain hands-on experience with the latest data analytics tools.
- Engage with pressing issues like international trade, sustainability, and the dynamics of emerging markets.
- Produce an in-depth dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Key Features:
- Benefit from learning in the state-of-the-art Trading Floor, one of the largest in the UK.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world case studies and analysis of current economic issues.
- Develop hands-on skills in data analysis, including time series, cross-section, and panel data.
- Enjoy a varied curriculum with lectures, workshops, and hands-on case studies.
- Choose from a variety of assessment methods, including reports, portfolios, presentations, data visualizations, tests, reflective work, and exams.
- Participate in exciting research projects under expert guidance.
- Benefit from block teaching, offering a simple timetable for better study-life balance.
Other:
- Scholarships are available for domestic and international students.
- Duration: 12 months
- Start date: September 2024
- Fees:
- UK students: £10,450
- EU/International students: £17,950
Outline:
Modules:
- Block 1: Macroeconomics in a Global Context: Shocks, Policy Implications and Future Directions
- Block 2: Microeconomics and Digital Markets: Competition, Innovation and Strategic Analysis
- Block 3: Econometrics and Data Science: Programming, Modelling & Forecasting
- Block 4: Contemporary topics in Global Economics: International Trade, Sustainability, and Emerging Markets
- Block 5 & 6: Applied Economics Dissertation
- Modules are indicative and subject to change annually.
Assessment:
Methods:
- Group work
- Individual presentations
- Research reports
Criteria:
- Emphasis is placed on research and analytical skills development.
- Skills are progressively built from the first block to the final dissertation.
Teaching:
Methods:
- Large group sessions
- Tutorials
- Online resources
- Formative assessments
Faculty:
- Distinguished scholars and expert academics.
Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on real-world applications through case studies, policy analysis, and market assessments.
- Block teaching for focused learning and regular feedback.
Careers:
Opportunities:
- Economics
- Finance
- Policy-making
- Consultancy
- Sales
- Research
Outcomes:
- Graduates have secured roles in organizations and government offices such as Next, Barclays, Chapel Wealth Management, the Office for National Statistics, and Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Other:
- The program is accessible to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
- Graduation opens doors to vast career opportunities.
- Emphasis is placed on making complex economic concepts easily understandable.
UK Students:
2024/25 tuition fees for UK students will be £10,450
EU/International Students:
2024/25 tuition fees for EU and international students will be £17,950
