Program Overview

Economics & Policy MSc

Key information

Course type: Single honours Study mode: Full time, Part time Duration: 1 year FT/2 years PT Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): 180 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

The Economics & Policy MSc offers strong disciplinary and methods training on Economics with an eye to applying key methodological tools in the analysis of economic policy making. It aspires to train professional economists who will embark on careers in both private and government sectors as well as international organisations that are responsible for designing and implementing economic policy.

Key benefits

• A strong disciplinary training in economics with a focus on modern methods and techniques.
• A focus on applications with the ability to apply key methods into a variety of contexts and the design of policy
• A unique multidisciplinary environment in the department of political economy to gain perspective on applying modern economic techniques in addressing policy challenges.
• Located in the heart of London, the Department of Political Economy has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry.

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above
• Programme-Specific Requirements: Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in economics, finance, the natural sciences, mathematics, or social science, with evidence of a quantitative background.

International applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band B

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group Tutorials

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face-to-face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Module structure

• Required modules:
  • Advanced Microeconomics (15 credits)
  • Advanced Econometrics (15 credits)
  • Advanced Macroeconomics (15 credits)
  • Evaluating Public Policy (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Formal Political Economics (15 credits)
  • Causal Inference (15 credits)
  • Ethics and Public Policy (15 credits)
  • Business and Politics (15 credits)
  • Game Theory and Political Economy (15 credits)
  • The Political Economy of Organised Crime (15 credits)
  • Economic History (15 credits)
  • Political Economy of Discrimination (15 credits)
  • Experimental Economics (15 credits)
  • Climate Change Economics and Policy (15 credits)
  • Climate Policy and Global Energy Transitions (15 credits)
  • Health Economics and Policy (15 credits)
  • Using Economics in Government (15 credits)
  • Identity Economics (15 credits)
  • African Crisis and Opportunity (15 credits)
  • Development Economics (15 credits)
  • Topics in Applied Microeconomics (15 credits)
  • Law and Politics of Regulation (15 credits)
  • Internship (15 credits)
  • The Political Economy of Corruption (15 credits)
  • Gender in Democracies and Elections (15 credits)
  • Managing the UK economy: Fiscal and monetary policy since 1945 (15 credits)
  • Political Economy of Violence (15 credits)
  • Policymaking in Non-Democracies (15 credits)
  • The Political Effects of Climate Change (15 credits)

Careers

Studying a degree with the Department of Political Economy equips students with certain skills required in the public and private sectors, and for work in civil organisations. A typical postgraduate student will gain strong theoretical and empirical skills for the analysis of complex economic and political phenomena. These skills are highly valued in fields such as finance, consultancy, law and the civil service. Typical career destinations include:

• Junior economist (in government, private sector, think tanks or international organisations)
• Economic consultant and policy analyst
• Policy consultant
• Public affairs executive
• Financial analyst

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK: Full time: £19,550 per year (2025/26), Part time: £9,775 per year (2025/26)
• International: Full time: £35,800 per year (2025/26), Part time: £17,900 per year (2025/26)

Deposit

• Home deposit: £500
• International deposit: £2000

Additional Costs

• Books
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
• Graduation costs

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.