This rigorous Masters programme allows you to specialise in the application of economics to public policy issues. It will provide you with the skills to work as an economist in, or with, the public sector, whether in government, a private sector consultancy or a not-for-profit organisation. It also provides excellent training if you want to pursue further research in this area at PhD level.
The programme draws on the expertise at the Centre for Market and Public Organisation, which has a reputation for excellence in research into the organisation and delivery of public services.
You will study four core units which build on what you have learned at undergraduate level and provide the foundation for your specialist units in the second term:
You will study four units, two of which are compulsory and specialise in public policy analysis:
You will choose two units in the second term from the following option list:
Over the summer you will do a research based dissertation of up to 15,000 words, individually supervised by a member of staff from the CMPO.
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A first or good upper second class degree in economics from a UK University or the equivalent.
In exceptional cases, we may consider applications from students with a first-class degree in mathematics, physics or engineering. Students without previous training in economics could also consider studying for the Graduate Diploma as preparation for further study in the subject.
English language proficiency shown by one of the following:
IELTS = 6.5 in each element (writing, reading, listening and speaking)
OR
TOEFL with 5 in TWE = Paper based 600 (computer based 250, Internet based 100)
OR
Successful completion of the University of Bristol pre-sessional language course (65% overall in the final assessment with no less than 65% in each component).
Language tests are not required from overseas students who have already completed a three year undergraduate degree in the UK.
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