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This MSc equips you with the analytical tools and policy insight to tackle real-world challenges — from economic inequality to climate change and healthcare funding. It’s ideal for graduates from economics or related fields, as well as professionals in civil service or policy roles, who want to deepen their skills in applied economic analysis and public decision-making.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1 (Full-Time)
You’ll start by building a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods. Macroeconomic Policy covers growth, labour markets, inflation, and trade, while Microeconomic Analysis explores consumer behaviour, firm strategy, and welfare economics through real-world case studies. In Applied Economic Analysis, you’ll gain hands-on experience with tools like investment appraisal, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and survey design — often working on live briefs from external organisations.
As the year progresses, you’ll apply your skills to policy evaluation and statistical modelling. Policy Evaluation teaches you to assess interventions using advanced statistical tools, while Public Policy Analysis focuses on taxation, health, education, and local development. You’ll also choose from optional modules such as Advanced Finance or Political Economy of Climate Crisis, allowing you to tailor your learning to your career goals.
The course concludes with a substantial Research Project on a policy issue you care about. You’ll use a “what works” approach to evaluate real-world impact, often in collaboration with external partners introduced during the Applied Economic Analysis module.
Focus Areas
Macroeconomic policy, microeconomic analysis, public policy, statistical modelling, applied economic tools, finance, climate economics.
Learning Outcomes
Analyse and evaluate economic policies using advanced tools, apply economic theory to real-world challenges, and make evidence-based recommendations in diverse policy contexts.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Delivered by Manchester Met’s Business School, which holds EQUIS and AACSB accreditations — placing it among the world’s top business schools. The program is also supported by the university’s Applied Economics Knowledge Platform, linking students to high-impact research and external organisations.
Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Practical application is at the heart of this program. From day one, you’ll work with real-world data, policy challenges, and industry-standard software to develop the skills employers value most. Whether you're analysing macroeconomic indicators, evaluating public policy, or collaborating with external organisations, you’ll graduate with the confidence and experience to make an impact.
Here’s how you’ll put theory into action:
Graduates from this program go on to shape policy, advise governments, and work in high-impact roles across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Typical job titles include Economic Analyst, Policy Advisor, Financial Consultant, and Research Officer. You’ll be equipped with the tools to make evidence-based decisions in complex environments — and here’s how Manchester Met helps you get there:
Further Academic Progression:
This MSc is an excellent foundation for doctoral study. You’ll be well-prepared to pursue a PhD in Economics, Public Policy, or related fields, especially if you choose a research-focused dissertation. The university’s research-active faculty and strong policy networks offer valuable support for continuing your academic journey.
a UK honours degree, at least a 2:2, or the international equivalentIELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any categoryTOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition): Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17Indian: students are considered when achieving a minimum of either 55%, or a GPA of 6.0/10, or a GPA of 3.0/4.0. Some courses have higher entry requirements and students’ cases are assessed individually. Work experience strengthens a candidate’s application. USA: a bachelor degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country with a GPA between 2.8 – 3.5.Behavioral Economics ResearcherBehavioral Economics ConsultantBehavioral Economics ProfessorConsumer science officer
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