Economics (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme is designed to equip you with tools and techniques for investigating important economic issues. It provides a grounding in mathematical and econometric techniques, and goes on to discuss the foundations of microeconomics and macroeconomics and their application to new economic problems.
You will learn to express original ideas in academic papers and to test them with the use of econometrics. The study of econometrics covers linear and dynamic linear regression models, a wide variety of hypothesis tests, and techniques for estimating systems of equations. Techniques are illustrated with economic examples, such as models with rational expectations, as well as consumption, production and money demand functions.
Economics and finance at Birkbeck has acquired an excellent reputation, not only for the quality of its research but also for the quality of its training. Employers recognise the quality of Birkbeck graduates in economics and finance. We take students who are determined to succeed and are prepared to undergo the rigours of a first-class training, whether they are studying full- or part-time.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Gives a solid basis for a variety of careers in business, government and academia.
- Enables you to work effectively when tackling economic problems of the sort faced by industry, banking, the civil service and researchers.
- Excellent reputation for the quality of our teaching, providing training for employers such as the Treasury and the Bank of England.
- The department enjoys an international reputation and stands among the foremost research groups in the country.
- Watch our video of Professor Ron Smith talking about studying in the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics.
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Course structure
Preliminary/introductory modules take place in September and have to be passed in order to progress on to the programme.
Core modules reinforce economic theory with practical application. Options provide specialised modules with current themes.
Core modules:
- Quantitative Techniques (preliminary courses in mathematical and statistical techniques)
- Microeconomic Theory (consumer and producer theory, general equilibrium, game theory, imperfect information and imperfect competition, market failures)
- Macroeconomic Theory (neo-classical and New Keynesian economics, the government budget, constraint, inflation and unemployment)
- Econometrics (including an empirical project which can be on a work-related topic)
- Independent dissertation (to be completed over the summer).
Option modules:
- Advanced Econometrics
- Corporate Finance
- Game Theory
- Industrial Economics
- International Macroeconomics
- Monetary Economics and Policy.
Availability varies across years.
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Study resources
- Computer laboratories and the College library.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Economics/Finance.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in banking and finance, the public sector, in industry, or in research and analysis. See our website for examples of what our students have gone on to do.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- You should apply as early as possible. We need to receive your supporting documents, i.e. your transcript, before we can proceed with your application.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews