Overview

This Economics programme at Loughborough University equips graduates with a professional understanding of the tools and applications of contemporary economic analysis. It provides up-to-date training in economic concepts and models, and in the econometric and data modelling tools used in current empirical economic investigation. The programme includes modules in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as modules in research skills, econometrics and data science, along with a selection of optional modules. It examines the practical applications of economics in various policy and decision-making areas such as health and well-being, climate change, inequality, fiscal policy, exchange rates, and the balance of payments.

Your future career

You will graduate in a strong position to launch your career as a professional economist, armed with the skills needed to make an impact on organisational, government and financial policy.

You could go into banking, finance, government, or pursue a career in international organisations, management consultancy or economic consultancy. Some students use this master’s as a step towards further research study.

Graduates of this degree have taken their skills into wide-ranging roles including:

Economist

Business Analyst

Business Systems Analyst

Credit Analyst

Insurance Broker

Motor Risk Pricing Analyst

Risk Specialist

Some of the employers they are now working with include:

Alibaba

AlphaSights

Energies and Utilities Alliance

Global Media and Entertainment

Lumon Pay

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Saga plc

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Analysis

Macroeconomic Analysis

Data Science

Econometric Analysis

Economics of Health and Education

International Trade and Global Inequality

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

An honours degree in economics, business (with a strong quantitative component), finance, management science, operations research, maths, physics, or engineering.

Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered provided that at least introductory modules in economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus and statistics have been studied.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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