MSc Economics
University of Liverpool, Liverpool
Overview
Twelve-month master's with compulsory microeconomics, macroeconomics and applied econometrics, plus options such as policy evaluation and causal inference. Applicants should have competency in A level Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent.
Highlights
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Applied Econometrics
- Policy Evaluation and Causal Inference (optional)
Entry requirements
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent non-UK qualification, in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline; a 2:2 in a quantitative science is also encouraged. Competency in A level Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent expected.
- English language
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0; PTE Academic 61 overall with no component below 59; TOEFL iBT 88 overall for tests taken on or before 20 January 2026, and 4.5 overall with 4 or above in each component for tests from 21 January 2026.
Careers
The course page points to research-oriented careers in finance, international organisations, central banks and academia, and names the Bank of England among employers.
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
- 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
- Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for PostgraduatesGBP 7,000 tuition fee discount (2026/27 terms)