Overview
Why is this subject for you?
You have an interest in the world economy and in how economics can help us understand the world around us.Well trained economists are highly sought after in the labour market and are employed by consultancy firms, the government economic service, financial institutions, and other international organizations and businesses (even the tech giants).You want to combine an advanced understanding of core economics and the latest developments in economics with the opportunity to specialise in economic theory, applied economics, or economic history
Economics is about how people make choices in conditions of resource scarcity and the results of these choices for society. Its about understanding the world around us and our place in it.
If you are interested in advanced study in economics that is post-crisis in both structure and content, delivered at one of the UKs leading universities, then this degree is for you. The core modules develop your understanding of key economic concepts, ideas, tools and techniques, including the latest developments in micro, macro, applied econometrics, behavioural economics, the economics of labour markets and social policy and economic history. You can then specialise further in economic theory, applied economics (policy and institutions), or economic history. You will spend the summer combining your knowledge and skills to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice under personal supervision of a member of the Queens faculty. On successful completion of this Masters you will have a deep understanding of the world economy past and present and the advanced analytical and quantitative skills that are so highly sought after by employers.
Why Queen's?
Cutting edge
Economics, and the way economics is taught, is changing. This new programme, with its emphasis on using cutting-edge economic analysis to understand the world today and our behaviour within it, places you at the forefront of this advance.
Flexibility
You will cover all the core elements (compulsory modules) you need for an advanced understanding of economics and to develop you analytical and quantitative skill set, but you will also have the flexibility to tailor the course to your personal interests and career aspirations.
Guest speakers
In addition to working with Queens own expert faculty, students have the opportunity to learn from external international experts in their fields who come to Queens to give seminars and master classes. You will also hear guest lectures from industry professionals, with opportunities to network afterwards.
Software
Weekly training sessions in our state of the art computer lab will help you to develop your data analytical skills using market-leading econometrics software such as STATA.
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Special Features
If you are interested in advanced study in economics that is 'post-crisis' in both structure and content, delivered at one of the UK's leading universities, then this degree is for you. The programme builds on our strengths in economic history, economic theory, and in the analysis of economic and social policy, allowing students to combine a deep understanding of economics across the breadth of the discipline with the opportunity to specialise in one of these three particular fields.
Seminars and master classes from expert guest speakers form an integral part of the programme. Students will also complete a dissertation under personal supervision, typically requiring a detailed quantitative analysis of an interesting theoretical or applied issue in economics, and designed to help prepare for doctoral level study in economics or for a career in any of the sectors listed below.
As a postgraduate economics student at Queen's, you will join a vibrant community of scholars located in leafy South Belfast's 'Riddel Hall', which offers state-of-the-art teaching facilities within a beautiful listed building set in its own landscaped grounds.