Masters

Taught by a world-class faculty, our two masters programmes give a thorough knowledge of cutting-edge techniques in theoretical & applied Economics and in Finance. The 3 month dissertation allows these skills to be applied to a project of the student’s choice. Recent graduates have gone on to PhDs, research institutes and careers across the public and private sectors.

MSc Economics

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Modern economics is an increasingly rigorous discipline and advanced degrees are now essential for careers in international institutions, government and industry.

The Economics MSc at UCL will equip the professional economist with the powerful tools required to understand the rapidly changing, complex and uncertain modern world economy.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

Programme structure

MSc Finance

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This is a specialist master’s degree designed for those targeting finance as a professional career. The programme is jointly delivered by the Economics Department and UCL's School of Management, providing a study of finance underpinned by a blend of quantitative and qualitative components.

It is based in UCL School of Management’s new home in Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s dynamic financial centre. It aims to provide individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to engage with specialist roles in the modern global financial industry.

Programme structure

Student voices

"I feel the course provided me with a far more sophisticated understanding of macroeconomic policy and a wealth of useful technical econometrics skills".

Read what other past MSc students have to say about their experience in Economics at UCL

UCL Graduate Prospectus

Economics handbook for MSc students

Further information

Still have questions? Follow the link below to a list of frequently asked questions.

For further information please see the UCL pages for current students, or contact: economics.msc.admissions@ucl.ac.uk

MSc Economics FAQs