Overview
We list Business Economics MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Business Economics is built around applied projects with real firms rather than lectures alone. We currently work with 34 universities on this course across 30 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
More applied than a pure economics degree and less mathematical, which makes it a better fit for commercial analysis than for economist posts in government. Employers value the modelling and the ability to explain it.
Roles graduates go into
- Commercial or pricing analyst
- Economic consultant
- Business analyst
- Market and competition analyst
- Strategy analyst
- Policy analyst
Where they work
- Economic consultancies
- Regulators and competition authorities
- Banks and insurers
- Corporate strategy teams
- Government analytical services
After the course
The Government Economic Service requires a substantial economics content, and a master's is the usual way to top it up.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000