Program Overview

Overview

The Economics and Econometrics (MSc by Research) is a one-year full-time research degree that allows students to explore a research topic in a shorter time than a doctoral program. This type of study is ideal for individuals who wish to undertake Research and Development on a part-time basis to solve problems or develop enhancements for their work purposes.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• The normal entry requirements for enrollment on an MSc by Research is an upper second honors degree (2:1 or above) from a UK university or a qualification of an equivalent standard, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed program to be followed.
• If the first language is not English, students will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent.

Start Dates

• 1 October 2025
• 12 January 2026
• 20 April 2026

Application Deadlines

• For September 2025:
  • 13 June 2025 for International and Scholarship Students
  • 04 July 2025 for Home Students
• For October 2025:
  • 13 June 2025 for International and Scholarship Students
  • 04 July 2025 for Home Students
• For January 2026:
  • 17 October 2025 for International and Scholarship Students
  • 14 November 2025 for Home Students
• For April 2026:
  • 23 January 2026 for International and Scholarship Students
  • 20 February 2026 for Home Students

Duration

• The maximum duration for an MSc by Research is 1 year (12 months) full-time or 2 years (24 months) part-time with an optional submission pending (writing-up) period of 4 months.
• Sometimes it may be possible to mix periods of both full-time and part-time study.

What Can I Research?

Huddersfield Business School has staff, research groups, and a centre that conduct cutting-edge research across a number of business and management subjects, including accounting and finance, logistics, operations and hospitality management, people, management and organisations, and strategic, marketing and economics. The Economics and Econometrics (MSc by Research) is located in the Department of Strategy, Marketing and Economics with cognate research in other departments.

Teaching and Assessment

• As a minimum, students can expect to meet with their supervisors at least once a month (once every two months for part-time students).
• Self-directed study is to be agreed in liaison with the student and their supervisor. Self-directed study and supervision time should equate to 35 hours per week (for full-time research degrees).

Fees and Finance

• In 2025/26, the full-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £5,050.
• In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £2,525.
• Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University.
• Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

Research Scholarships

• The University offers scholarship opportunities to talented applicants for the academic years 2023/24 to support and develop outstanding academic research.
• A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to exceptional PhD students.

Why Choose Huddersfield?

• The University of Huddersfield was named University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2013.
• Huddersfield is the only University where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Authority.
• The University's courses have been accredited by 41 professional bodies.
• 94.6% of postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating.

THE Impact Rankings

• The University currently holds the following THE Impact Rankings:
  • 6th out of 796 global institutions for reduced inequalities in the THE Impact Rankings.
  • 45th out of 850 global institutions for decent work and economic growth.
  • 50th out of 745 global institutions for peace, justice, and strong institutions.

World Leading

• The University's researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives.
• The University is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power.
• Three-quarters of all research is world-leading and internationally excellent.