This integrated master degree offers an alternative to a three-year UG programme plus one-year MSc, and it is eligible for four years of student loans. You will develop the conceptual, analytical and research skills you need to become a professional economist. You can convert to the BSc Economics, if you wish, as the course is designed to be very flexible. In your first three years, you can take the same optional modules as a Single Hons Economics student, including language modules and interdisciplinary modules. The programme offers you the opportunity to study Economics in depth. This will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of economic theory and its application necessary to pursue a career as a professional economist in the private or public sectors. Students who are eligible for a Student Loan can obtain loans for all four years of the course, including the Masters year. Students who are enrolled on an M.Econ degree can usually convert it to a BSc. Economics if they choose to finish their degree a year early. You will be able to use the behavioural economics laboratory to run real experiments. You also have open access to the Bloomberg facilities, which are the same trading terminals used in the City. You can take optional modules from the Humanities and Social Sciences and interdisciplinary modules. You can also take a semester abroad. For further information visit the Outgoing students web page. You can also take part in the Year in Employment scheme. For further information visit the Year in Employment page.