MA Economics

At Essex we push the frontiers of accepted wisdom, critically examining the decisions of individuals, the strategies of firms, and the policies of governments to understand and challenge the standard paradigms of economics. We teach you the essentials of micro- and macroeconomics and econometric methods. You also have the option to explore a set of selected topics in economics to hone your skills, such as Management Economics and Market Analysis, International Trade and Financial Economics.For your dissertation, you apply these skills to create an original piece of research. If you need it, we support you in maths through pre-sessional and co-curricular support. If you’d like to develop your knowledge further at Essex, we offer a range of other advanced courses inside and outside economics that complement this course.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.

A 2:2 degree in any discipline. Your degree must include at least one module in one of these subjects: Economics; Maths; Statistics; Accounting; Business; Finance; Management. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience after graduating.