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University of Reading

Whiteknights , Reading Berkshire ,United Kingdom

MSc Economics

Gain the fundamental tools of a professional economist with our MSc Economics.
On this course, you’ll learn how to assess a wide range of theoretical, empirical and policy-related economic issues.
You will work with academics from the Department of Economics, and your training will emphasise interactive and applied learning as you study a number of key areas. These include:
micro-principles of economic behaviour
macro-outcomes of national and global importance
combining methodological, theoretical and applied issues of prime relevance to the study and practice of economics and economic policy
building a strong working knowledge of current statistical software and other applications used in economic analysis, both in the public and private sectors.
We are one of the top 25 highest-ranking UK universities for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018), and our teaching is supported by our academics’ research. For example, many of our economists conduct applied research that influences economic policy formation at the local, national and international levels – and this work directly informs what you’ll study. This ensures that what you learn is topical, relevant and has practical implications.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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Careers and placements

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  • We also organise an extensive programme of career development workshops and on campus recruitment events providing something for everyone:
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  • Gain an insight into potential career areas and Industries by starting your careers research
  • Top tips on getting into various jobs, usually from the recruiters themselves
  • Access to practice psychometric tests and exercises typically found at graduate assessment centres
  • An understanding of the Skills and competencies employers look for in the recruitment process
  • The ability to sell yourself successfully online and in person
  • How to make your job applications stand out and secure you an interview
  • Careers fairs for both corporate and not-for-profit career paths

PSW Opportunity

2 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First class Bachelor degree (60 %+) or equivalent GPA.

International English Language Test Score - IELTS - 6.5 - 8.0

Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version) - TOEFL (internet-based) - 88 - 100
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English/ Certificate of Advanced English - CPE/ CAE - A - C/ 193-200
Test of English for Educational Purposes - TEEP - 6.5 - 7.5

Pearson English Test - Pearson - 53 - 74