Master in Economics MSc

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 21, 2027, and tuition is £30,000 full-time / £15,000 part-time per year (International).

Overview

The MSc Economics offers rigorous training in economic theory and the analytical methods needed to answer the pressing economic questions facing the world, with a strong emphasis on technical skills: modelling economic issues, conducting rigorous empirical analyses, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.

Introduction

Modules cover a wide range of fields within economics, including Brexit and trade barriers, money and banking, economic inequality, global climate change, and health and social care. Course modules are taught by world-class researchers publishing in leading academic journals on the topics they teach.

What you'll learn

• Economic theory and applied data analysis
• Microeconomic and macroeconomic modelling of real-world problems
• Econometrics, programming and data visualisation
• Machine learning applications in economics
• International trade, public policy, financial markets and business strategy

Accreditation

Delivered by the triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) University of Liverpool Management School.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.