University of Birmingham

Department of Economics

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Msc Economic Policy

The MSc in Economic Policy a new and specialist MSc programme aimed at those students who are contemplating a career in government or international policy-based organisations, or who are already working in such institutions. It reflects our teaching and research strengths in policy issues, both micro and macro.

Director: Somnath Sen

Note: credits "..." denotes continuation into Semester 2.

Semester 1 Credits
Microeconomics 10...
Macroeconomics 20...
Econometrics 20...
Economic Regulation and Competition Policy 20
Semester 2 Credits
Microeconomics 10
Macroeconomics 10
Econometrics 10
Either
     Development Economics Policy 20
Or
     International Trade Policy 20
Option(s) 20
Dissertation 60
Optional courses
Risk, Uncertainty and Information 10
Topics in Money and Banking 10
International Trade Policy 20
International Banking: Regulation and Supervision 20
Economics of Finance Markets 20
International Investment 20
Development Economics Policy 20
Economic Policy and Political Economy 20
Natural Resource Economics 20
A graduate course offered elsewhere in the Schools of Business, Public Policy or Social Sciences (subject to approval)