MA Economics

We are top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of our research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” Much of this world-class research is related to policy, and we have research strengths in a number of areas The quality of our work is reflected in our stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies Professional accreditation Our University is one of only 21 ESRC-accredited Doctoral Training Centres in the UK This means that our course can form part of a prestigious 1+3 funding opportunity worth up to £21,575 Our expert staff Study and work alongside some of the most prominent economists Our researchers are at the forefront of their field and have even received MBEs, with students coming from across the globe to study, research or work with us Many of our researchers also provide consultancy services to businesses in London and other major financial centres, helping us to develop research for today's society as well as informing our teaching for the future Specialist facilities Take advantage of our wide range of learning resources to assist you in your studies: Extensive software for quantitative analysis is available in all computer labs across the university Access a variety of economics databases and multiple copies of textbooks and e-books in the Albert Sloman Library Your future After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree –many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study Alternatively, our course also helps prepare you for employment; recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level Our recent Master’s level Economics graduates have gone on to work for a range of high-profile organisations: The Ministry of Finance HM Treasury The Work Foundation Fitch Ratings Schroders...