Program Overview

Economics and Econometrics MSc

Overview

Our Economics and Econometrics MSc combines the study of advanced economics topics together with a solid foundation in current econometric theory, and the expertise to apply that theory to the analysis of economic data. You will use statistical techniques to test theories with real-world data.

Why Choose This Course?

• Gain real experience by applying for internships and placements through our faculty placements programme
• Top 100 worldwide for economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• Active seminar series featuring distinguished visitors from across the world
• Teaching informed by the research of Nobel Prize winner and Nottingham alumnus, Sir Clive Granger
• One-to-one supervision by a faculty member for your dissertation
• Earn two degrees with the opportunity to transfer to our dual degree, spending a second year in Germany

Course Structure

• Full-time: 12 months
• Part-time: Not available
• Start date: September 2026
• UK fees: To be confirmed
• International fees: To be confirmed
• Entry requirements: 2:1

Course Content

The course is made up of 120 credits of core and optional taught modules, plus a 60-credit dissertation on a subject of your choice.

Semester One

• Microeconomic Theory
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Econometric Theory
• Economic Data Analysis

Semester Two

• Time Series Econometrics
• Applied Microeconometrics
• Economic Research Methodology
• Optional modules (two from):
  • Advanced Macroeconomic Methods
  • Economics of Corporate Finance
  • Financial and Macroeconometrics
  • Monetary Theory and Practice
  • Trade Analysis and Policy

Dissertation

• A period of research and study designed to allow you to demonstrate familiarity with a particular area of economic theory or policy, or of applied economics or econometrics, and the ability to apply a specific analytical and/or empirical technique.

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Computer labs
• Supervision
• Coursework
• Presentation
• Dissertation
• Group project
• Written exam

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a discipline with significant economics content, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, and econometrics modules.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees

• Home / UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects
• Placements
• Partnerships
• Graduate destinations: Our graduates now work in academia, government, and the private sector, at organisations such as Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Economist Intelligence Unit, Goldman Sachs, IBM, PwC, and Thomson Reuters.

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