Master of Science - Economics

University of Reading

Program Description

Gain the fundamental tools of a professional economist with our MSc Economics. In this course, students will learn how to assess a wide range of theoretical, empirical and policy-related economic issues.

Students will work with academics from the Department of Economics, and their training will emphasize interactive and applied learning as they 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.

Students will also have the opportunity to do a Capstone project as one of their optional modules. This involves working within a team to deliver a project for an external organization, and applying their academic knowledge in a practical way. Students will then submit an individual report after the project is complete.