About the Courses

Economics at Loughborough University: professional, tailored and relevant.

Our full-time master’s degree in economics prepares students for careers in economics, public policy and business analysis. It is ideal if you have an undergraduate degree in economics, and would like to deepen your knowledge by learning how it can be applied to improve the world we live in. It is equally suitable for those with an undergraduate degree in other disciplines with a substantial quantitative element, who are aspiring to transition into a career as a professional economist.

The reasons for studying Economics at Loughborough

Professional

This programme equips graduates with a professional understanding of the tools and applications of contemporary economic analysis. It provides up-to-date training in economic concepts and models, and in the econometric and data modelling tools used in current empirical economic investigation. The programme includes modules in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as modules in research skills, econometrics and data science, along with a selection of optional modules. It examines the practical applications of economics in various policy and decision-making areas such as health and well-being, climate change, inequality, fiscal policy, exchange rates, and the balance of payments.