Which economics masters is right for you?

You’d like to do a postgrad in economics? Great. And you’re reading this article… so you’re probably interested in the University of Surrey. Even better. Let us take you through the differences between our postgraduate courses so you know what makes them special. Of course, they all have some attractive things in common too, so we’ll run through those at the end. Sound good? Then, let’s do this…

MA

Our MA is a conversion course, open to all applicants, regardless of your previous degree subject. It’s a great way to break into this exciting and rewarding field and is less technical than the other courses.

We welcome students onto our MA course with a background in journalism, business, languages, sciences - you name it. All you need is a good academic track record, a fascination for economics and the desire to take your career in that direction.

MSc

Our MSc courses attract graduates or professionals who already have notable experience in economics. They are designed for those who want to go into consultancy or work for the government.

All our MSc courses start with teaching the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and then branch out into their specialisms, reflecting the high levels of expertise among our staff and also our PhD students, who discuss their specialist knowledge with postgraduates.

MRes

We think of the MRes as the first year of our PhD programme. It’s the initial step, but also a self-standing programme in its own right. It gives students the flexibility to continue on to a PhD or leave with a masters after an intensive and fulfilling year of study.

You’ll learn from academics at the frontier of their research fields, allowing you to develop specialist skills and techniques, in a vibrant research-focused environment.

What do they have in common?

Economics produces graduates who are sought-after by leading economics departments, central banks, research institutions, consultancies and think tanks around the world
Taught by staff from around the world, with around 70 nationalities
Economics teaches in a hybrid fashion, providing video recordings, articles and digital polling when classes aren't face-to-face and connecting openly with students on Microsoft Teams
With Surrey's Turing funding, you could do an international placement to get first-hand experience of working with policy, big data or blockchain technology
Postgraduates are impressed by the high ratio of staff to students so there is every chance to chat through ideas at length. Stopping the discussions is the hard bit!
All students have access to a calendar of regular seminars that feature top academics, who publish in the leading journals worldwide.

The fun stuff

University isn't just about studying, we also offer fun activities throughout the year:

Each December, we hold a large annual workshop where the course leaders present the work that won that year’s Nobel Prize for economics
We often run postgraduate socials throughout the year, where everybody can mingle in a relaxed environment.

Join us

Economics is about life. This field reveals our human instincts for gathering resources and survival. It goes back to the very basic of what a person is. With the challenges of the modern world, from climate change to health security, globalisation to digitalisation, there’s no better time to call yourself an economist.

And Surrey is the place to make your name. You will be taught by dedicated economists and feel a strong sense of community. We are innovating fast, with a clear vision for the future. So, find the right course for you and apply today:

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Economics postgraduate courses