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Master of Economics

De Montfort University

  • Leicester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Economics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Economics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
  • Evaluate financial and operational decisions
  • Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Economics Specialist
  • Economics Associate

Curriculum

  • Two semesters of coursework plus a research essay
  • The thesis option is currently unavailable. Focus on applied economics areas such as environmental
  • Natural resources
  • International
  • Monetary
  • Public sector
  • Welfare
  • Labour and health economics. International applicants are urged to submit a GRE score.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
  • A 2:1 or higher for a few
  • Subject-related for some
  • Portfolio or work experience for some

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Duolingo 105
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Economics admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,600 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£10,539 GBP

Program details

CampusLeicester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Business and Law
DepartmentLeicester Castle Business School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteDe Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Economics.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.