Applicant information
What happens after you apply to Bristol?
MSc in Economics and Econometrics
| Awards Available | MSc |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time |
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Number of places | Not fixed |
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Programme overview
This MSc is designed to equip you with the analytical tools required of a modern economist or econometrician. You will learn how to apply these techniques to research questions and will be trained in programming computers using specialist econometric software.
Econometrics is the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economics. In recent years econometric methods have become especially important in economic analysis, whether conducted in universities or in the private sector.
The School of Economics, Finance and Management has an internationally recognised track record in econometrics and applied research. Faculty members apply econometric methods to diverse fields such as international development, education and health economics and publish in the top international econometric journals.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics or similar.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
Core units
- Applied Economics
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconometrics
- Microeconomics
- Time Series Econometrics
- Either Advanced Macroeconomics
- or Advanced Microeconomics
- Applied Public Policy Analysis
- Public Organisations
- Topics in Development Economics
Optional units
You will take one further optional unit. These may vary from year to year but currently include:
Unit availability is subject to staffing and timetable constraints. Please note: the number of places on some units may be capped.
Dissertation
You will be able to determine your own research topic and employ techniques learned during the programme. The MSc is completed with a research-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words, written under the supervision of experienced research academics in the School.
Application deadline: 1 July 2014. Early application is recommended; the programme will close once full.
Get in touch
Graduate Studies Admissions Team
School of Economics, Finance and Management
University of Bristol
8 Woodland Road
Bristol
BS8 1TN
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 0508
Email: efim-pgadmissions@bris.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/efm/
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each band or successful completion of the University of Bristol pre-sessional language programme., in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £5,800;
overseas £14,100
Fees quoted are per annum and subject to annual increase.
Funding options
ESRC funding is available. Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 34 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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