Applicant information
What happens after you apply to Bristol?
MSc in Economics and Public Policy
| 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 an intensive one-year programme for students wishing to pursue careers as economists in the public sector or as academic researchers in the field of public sector economics.
The programme builds on substantial research strengths within the School of Economics, Finance and Management. The School houses the Centre for Market and Public Organisation (CMPO), a research centre focusing on the economics of the public sector. Members of the CMPO are regularly employed as advisers to the Government.
As a student on the Economics and Public Policy programme, you will be an active participant in the research activity of the CMPO. You will attend the regular research seminars of the CMPO and undertake dissertations in areas under the supervision of senior CMPO staff.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in Economics.
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
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Applied Public Policy Analysis
- Public Organisation
Optional units
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Microeconometrics
- Time-Series Econometrics
- Topics in Development Economics
Unit availability is subject to staffing and timetable constraints. Please note: the number of available places on some units may be capped.
Dissertation
The MSc is completed with a research-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words. You determine your own research topic and employ techniques learned during the programme. The dissertation is 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
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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