MSc Economics

Comments about MSc Economics - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Designed for students who intend to pursue careers as economists in commerce, academia or government Emphasises development of advanced analytical skills Accent on research training.
• Entry requirements
  Economics - MSc Entry requirements Upper second-class honours degree or better from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification, or approved professional qualification. If you have other qualifications please contact the Postgraduate Secretary for advice. A background in economics is essential. Our standard English requirements for overseas applicants are: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5 in each part), or TOEFL 575 with TWE 4.5 (paper based) or TOEFL 232 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet-based) or equivalent.
• Academic title
  MSc Economics
• Course description
  Teaching
  Computer practicals, lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
  
  Assessment
  Coursework (including essays and project-work) and examination. You must pass the taught stage to proceed to the dissertation.
  
  Course content
  -Quantitative Methods and Econometrics
  -Microeconomic Analysis
  -Macroeconomic Analysis
  -Applied Macroeconometrics or Applied Microeconometrics
  -Dissertation.
  
  Plus four options from a list which currently includes:
  
  -Mathematical Methods for Economics
  -International Money and Finance
  -Asset Pricing
  -Industrial Organisation
  -Modern Finance
  -Modern Theory of Banking and Finance
  -Public Sector Economics
  -Health Economics
  -Development Finance
  -Development Economics
  -Labour Market Analysis.