Economics
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Entry requirements
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Your qualification should be in economics and include intermediate-level microeconomics and macroeconomics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Months of entry
September
Course content
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to become a successful economist in government, international organisations, business or at universities.
You’ll learn to:
- evaluate the impacts of economic shocks and policy interventions, informed by latest research and best practice
- frame complex macro- and microeconomic problems systematically and coherently
- communicate technical analysis clearly and coherently.
Much of the theory, empirical methods and policy applications you’ll study is at the forefront of applied economics. You’ll develop skills in statistical and econometric analysis, and have the choice of options covering a range of contemporary economic challenges.
You’ll also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with an organisation in the UK or abroad. There is an option to include a placement alongside the dissertation, gaining work experience to enhance your career prospects. Recent placements have included the Low Pay Commission, Standard Life Aberdeen Investments and the Institute for Employment Studies.
Accreditation
The University of Sussex Business School is accredited by EQUIS, the most comprehensive institutional accreditation system for business and management schools. Accreditation ensures a rigorous quality control, benchmarking against international standards and is acknowledged worldwide.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- business-economics@sussex.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1273 872717