Economics & Public Policy

Key programme benefits to future students

Students will develop skills in public policy analysis, global economic policy, decision-making, data exploration & analysis, financial management and applied economics. They will learn about the key models and methods used by professional economists in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.



The programme is delivered through a blend of online events and residential academies under a structure that will emphasise application of economics in the real world. IT reflects input from KBS faculty members and Adjunct Faculty, partners from the private sector, government and non-governmental organisations.



The programme meets the criteria for the Teaching Council’s curricular teaching subject requirements declaration.

Full-time

Autumn Modules

• Induction Academy

• Decision Making with Scarce Resources

• The National Economy

• Data Exploration & Analysis



Spring Modules

• The Global Economy

• Contemporary Issues in Economics & Policy

• Applied Economics & Public Policy Issues

• Residential Academy



Part-time Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Induction Academy

• Decision Making with Scarce Resources

• The National Economy



Spring Modules

• Applied Economics & Public Policy Issues



Part-time Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Data Exploration & Analysis



Spring Modules

• The Global Economy

• Contemporary Issues in Economics & Policy

• Residential Academy

Students should hold a Level 8 honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class honours (2.2) result or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applications with a lower result or a Level 7 qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The admissions process might include an interview.



Students should be comfortable with thinking quantitively. If they have little or no mathematical training in their previous university degree, they will be advised, prior the start of the program, to refresh fundamental mathematical concepts. We will provide them with relevant material (such as videos, problems sets, etc) to do so.



Applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the University's General Entry Requirements for taught masters programmes pertaining to English Language Proficiency.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, blended.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates are equipped for career opportunities in banking, fund management, insurance, teaching, civil service and regulatory authorities as well as further studies in economics at Masters level.