ObjectivesTo offer knowledge and expertise for a position of responsibility in central/local government, business or a public sector institution.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements:
The course is suitable for graduates in economics or related areas.
Applications will be considered from recent graduates with an Honours degree from an approved university, or those with a similar level qualification gained by other methods. Non-graduates with approved professional qualifications or work experience may also be considered under certain circumstances.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS/TOEFL exams, obtaining a minimum score of IELTS band 6.5 or 570 in TOEFL (230 for computer-based marking).
Academic titleInternational Economics and Public Policy (MSc)
Course descriptionCourse Information:
The course offers students with a substantial economic or related background the opportunity to study in more depth in the areas of economics, public policy and international trade. The course contains challenging theoretical and applied analysis which will equip students for responsible posts in the public or private sector.
Special Features of this course:
* The course is designed to be relevant to a wide range of students, from both developed and developing countries, with career aspirations in a wide variety of public policy or private sector contexts.
* It provides excellent preliminary training for those who wish to pursue further research for a PhD with a view to an academic or similar research-orientated career.
* It will be of interest to those who are currently working in a public sector institution, such as a government department or regulatory body or in the commercial world.