Overview

Gain exposure to up-to-date techniques and knowledge relevant to policy analysis in social and other public policy areas, and to public sector administration and financial management.

If you already work in the public sector, the NHS or for an international agency, this Economics and Public Policy degree delivered by the University of York will help you upgrade your existing skills.

If you have completed a degree in economics, this course will allow you to build your knowledge and expertise in more specialised areas, such as health economics, social policy analysis and public finance.

Careers and skills

This course will open up a broad range of career options in government, the public sector, health or public administration. It is an ideal basis for progression to a PhD.

Career opportunities

Trainee accountant

Economic and policy consultant

Economist

Public policy economic consultant

Public policy analyst

Environmental policy economist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Econometrics

Statistics and Econometrics

Public Economics

Time Series Econometrics

Money, Banking and Corporate Finance

Information, Strategy and Institutions

Advanced Macroeconomics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy View 333 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 or equivalent in Economics, Finance or a relevant discipline, with evidence on your degree transcript of strong grades in economics, mathematics and statistics modules at an intermediate (2nd year) level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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