This course enables you to immerse yourself in rigorous modern economics training – either immediately after an undergraduate degree or as a mid-career professional. This course will give you a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, while exploring modules on finance, regulation, health economics, behavioural economics and development economics. The Economics MSc helps you: Develop your critical and analytical abilities in economics; Understand modern economic theory, at both a micro and a macro level; Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the relevant empirical and theoretical research methodology; Develop your knowledge of econometric theory and techniques; Critically interpret current research in fields such as behavioural and experimental economics, financial economics, health economics, macroeconomics, regulation and competition, and development; Prepare academically for a career as a professional economist. Students can pursue further study, the dissertation track can also serve as a stepping stone to an Economics PhD. On completing the Masters in Economics you will have a wide range of career options. Graduates of this course enjoy numerous employment possibilities in both the public and private sectors, including consultancy and financial analysis. During this course students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip awards.