The MSc Economics at Keele University equips you with advanced economic skills and techniques essential for informing critical decision-making in both private businesses and public policy. This postgraduate programme is designed for students seeking to develop the quantitative expertise and analytical rigour needed to address complex economic challenges, preparing you to lead in the design and delivery of effective economic strategies. You will deepen your understanding of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic policy, and econometric applications, fostering the ability to drive positive societal and business outcomes through informed economic analysis.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is structured over one year, immersing you in core modules such as Microeconomic Theory and Policy, Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, and Econometric Theory and Applications. You will explore specialised areas like Environmental Economics and Public Economics, alongside optional modules in finance and management, including Portfolio Management and Green Finance. Through rigorous study and research methods, you will graduate with a comprehensive toolkit ready for careers in economic analysis, policy advising, or further doctoral research, equipped to tackle the economic challenges faced by organisations and governments.