Overview
A one-year Masters applying economic theory to public policy, global development and sustainability, with workshops in software such as Python, R, Matlab, Stata and EViews. Core teaching covers econometrics, macroeconomics, mathematical methods and microeconomic theory.
Highlights
- Econometrics 1
- Macroeconomics 1
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Microeconomic Theory 1
Entry requirements
- Academic
- 2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computing Science or a related quantitative discipline.
- English language
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no subtest below 6.0 (General Training not accepted). PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall, Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. TOEFL iBT (tests from 21 January 2026) 92 overall, no subtest below 4.5. Duolingo English Test 120 overall, writing 120, no subtest less than 110.
- Experience or portfolio
- Applicants with a 2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject and 2 years of professional work experience in a business, public sector, policy or financial services role are considered individually.
- Applicants from Pakistan
- Pakistan page: a Bachelor's degree (4 years) is required for postgraduate taught entry. UK 2.1 equivalent is stated as 58% to 68% or GPA 2.9 to 3.25, depending on the awarding institution. Source
Careers
The page lists roles such as Economic Analyst, Policy Advisor, Consultant, Researcher and Data Scientist, in public policy, financial markets, forecasting and development planning.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.
Scholarships for this course
- Alumni Discount15% tuition fee discount for eligible self-funded alumni
- Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
- Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant
- Global Leadership ScholarshipGBP 10,000 tuition fee discount, applied for one year only (350 awards)
- GREAT Scholarships 2027GBP 10,000 tuition fee waiver for one-year postgraduate study (3 awards)
- World Changers Glasgow ScholarshipGBP 5,000 tuition fee discount