Overview

The Economics course from Lancaster University equips you with critical analytical skills needed to analyse problems and develop innovative solutions to global challenges.

You will join a select group of talented students and benefit from a personalised learning experience and access to expert faculty in one of the UK’s largest economics departments. We emphasise critical research abilities, academic writing, and effective presentation. You will develop these highly marketable skills, which enable you to analyse and communicate complex economic concepts confidently.

Career opportunities:

Whether you aim for a career in consulting, research, government, international organisations, or the financial sector, our curriculum ensures you are well-prepared for the competitive job market. Our graduates have secured diverse roles in economics across the world. These include:

Senior Consultant in the Antitrust and Competition Practice, Bates White (USA)
Commodities Economist, Capital Economics (UK)
Associate, Deloitte (UK)
Research Economist, Institute for Fiscal Studies (UK)
Economist, Hellenic Ministry of Development and Investment (Greece)
Senior Consultant, EY (India).

Through our MSc Economics, you will develop a range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers:

Analysis and research – the ability to critically analyse data and conduct research
Communication – presenting complex information accurately
Problem-solving – developing solutions using available data and making recommendations
Time management – the ability to produce high-quality work within set deadlines
Computing – using a range of industry-standard software such as Stata, MATLAB, and Python
Numeracy – Statistical and mathematical analysis.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills for Economists

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Labour Economics

International Money and Banking

Behavioural Finance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or international equivalent) in Economics or a quantitative subject such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science. At least 50% of the degree content should be in a quantitative subject. Knowledge of Econometrics would be beneficial. We are looking for marks consistently at 2:2 level throughout your undergraduate studies.
Graduates in non-economics subjects with a good quantitative background will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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28000 GBP / year

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15450 GBP / year

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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