University of Westminster

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Economic Policy and Analysis

Study detals

Course type: Postgraduate Degree: MSc Study mode: Full-time Duration : 12 Month

Requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree, which would be single Honours or a major in Economics, or a quantitative discipline with a minor in Economics, or a more general first degree (minimum Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent) with significant study of economics and quantitative methods. Exceptionally, non-graduates with extensive work experience in the economics or closely-related profession may also be considered.

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Applicants are required to submit one reference.

Speciality

If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.

If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.

Additional information

Taught by highly experienced staff who have worked with the UK Government Economic Service, HM Treasury, HM Revenue and Customs, Federation of Small Businesses, European Commission and many other major international financial firms
Guest lectures from industry practitioners, with past topics including the role of the Office of Budget Responsibility and careers in the UK Government Economic Service
Free access and experience using Office for National Statistics datasets and EViews
Free online subscription to Financial Times and part of the material on the course reading list includes free textbooks for the majority of core and option modules
In the REF 2021, 75% of our business school impact case studies in the Business and Management Unit of Assessment scored 4* whilst 25% scored 3*. Read how our research is shaping the world

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