MSc in Wirtschaft und Ökonometrie

Our MSc Economics programmes are intended to deepen your knowledge and understanding of economics as an academic discipline. Our programmes are designed to be flexible so that you will get the most intellectual return, whether you studied economics as the principal focus of your undergraduate degree, or if economics were a minor part of a quantitatively-focussed degree.

If you want to progress into a career involving Econometrics or Economics research this is the programme for you. Whilst sharing core modules with the MSc Economics, you will be given a strong foundation in Econometrics topics as you will be taught at a more advanced level on these modules.

In addition to core modules, you have a wide range of options to choose from to specialise your degree further and tailor it towards your chosen field, be that investment banking, policy-making or further study.

A central objective of all of the programmes is to provide you with insight into the latest thinking in economics. You will be able to attend a series of research seminars, during which you can discuss and present current research papers. You can also participate in the departmental seminar series, which attracts leading academics from universities across the world and provides you with the opportunity to gain insight into current research in economics and econometrics.

Enhance your degree with Study Abroad opportunities

QTEM Programme*

After your first year of studies at Exeter, eligible students can progress onto the QTEM Programme. QTEM aims to prepare students with excellent quantitative and analytical skills to support their future careers as decision-makers leading the global business environment.

Students accepted onto the QTEM Programme will spend an additional semester studying at one of the academic partners following the completion of their Exeter Masters. This additional semester is followed by a 1.5-month internship and participation in the QTEM Data Challenge.

Students will be selected and nominated to QTEM by the University of Exeter Business School following a competitive internal application process. Places are limited so we recommend you register your interest before applying for your Masters.

*Open to high achieving students enrolled in the following University of Exeter Business School programmes: MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management, MSc Finance and Investment, MSc Economics, MSc Economics and Econometrics, MSc Financial Economics

Double Degree

Spend your first year at Exeter and a second year at another world-class international institution, resulting in two Masters degrees and the opportunity to expand your knowledge even further. We offer three fantastic Double Degree options with:

• Grenoble Ecole de Management in France
• EBS University of Business and Law in Germany
• Fudan University School of Economics in China

The opportunity to study with Fudan is specific to MSc Economics, MSc Economics & Econometrics, MSc Money, Banking and Finance and MSc Financial Economics programmes.

Programme structure

This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term and most of the summer to research, write and submit your dissertation. The programme in its entirety runs from September to September.

During the programme, you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits.

Please note that programme structures may be subject to change.

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

Learning and teaching

Our postgraduate taught programmes utilise a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Lectures

The aim of lectures is to give you information on ideas that are central to the module and to help you in developing your understanding of complex ideas. Many of the teaching materials for lectures are made available to you electronically to accompany the notes you take during the lecture. Lectures are given by a range of staff members, including leading professors, who integrate their latest research findings into the teaching that you receive. Guest lecturers, including members of industry, also contribute to some modules.

Seminars and tutorials

Seminars and tutorials involve an in-depth exploration of the issues covered in lectures as well as giving you the opportunity to discuss various concepts and theories and receive feedback on your written assignments. As a postgraduate student in the Department of Economics, you will be able to participate in the established Economics Seminar Series.

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a mixture of group work, coursework, project work and examinations; the weighting of each of these components will vary according to the academic requirements of the module. Examinations are normally held at the end of the module, in January and May/June.

Entry requirements 2020

• A 2:1 degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline from a recognised university including degrees where Economics is a "minor" subject. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is required.
• IELTS (Academic) Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
• TOEFL IBT* Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

Prerequisites

In order to apply for the MSc Economics and Econometrics, the majority of modules at undergraduate level should have been taken in: Economics, Mathematics.

Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.

International students

If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.

Careers

Our Master's programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.

Our MSc in Economics and Econometrics enables you to develop the research, analytic, economic and econometric skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from the start of your career.

This is also an excellent programme from which to launch an academic career by later pursuing your own PhD research topic in economics.

Careers in Economics and Econometrics

You may choose to apply an MSc in Economics and Econometrics in a variety of roles that demand rigorous training in the techniques of econometric analysis, as a way to understand contemporary economic issues including:

• Economist
• Financial risk analyst
• Investment analyst
• Statistician

According to your location and career goals, you can choose to work in public or private sector roles, from large multi­national companies such as the ‘The Big Four’ Accounting and Professional Services firms to government departments such as the Government Economic Service (GES).

An international organisation like the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the EU Commission or UN, together with banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, consultancies and not-for-profit organisations all seek economists with the latest technical expertise and knowledge. The ability to analyse data intelligently to inform policy or business strategy could open doors with such public corporations as Telstra and the Reserve Bank of Australia, or similar organisations in your target country.

By carefully selecting your optional modules such as Banking & Financial Services, Domestic & International Portfolio Management, Game Theory & Industrial Organisation, International Trade or Regional Integration, you can start to develop a specialisation to enhance your employability and achieve your career goals.

Our Careers & Employability team will help you identify your career path and support your route to a fulfilling global career.

Developing your skills and career prospects

The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers.

The University of Exeter , in the south-west of the UK, is one of the top universities in the world. Our two locations in Exeter and Cornwall offer beautiful campuses in vibrant communities and are ideal environments in which to study and live.

We received our Royal Charter in 1955, although our predecessor institutions, the Royal Albert Memorial College and the University College of the South West of England, were established in 1900 and 1922 respectively.

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Why Exeter?

Here are just a few reasons to choose the University of Exeter:

• TEF Gold award for teaching excellence
  • Consistently delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students
• Research excellence
  • 98% of our research is of international quality, with 82% rated world-leading or internationally excellent
• Top 200 of universities worldwide
• Graduate employability
  • 95% of graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation (DHLE Survey 2015/16)
• Member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities
• Sporting success
  • 5th in the 2016-2017 British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championship
• International reputation
  • winner at the What Uni? Student Choice awards 2015 & 2017
• Support for students
  • our support staff are on hand to support you throughout your degree, from our Wellbeing and Disability Services, to support for care leavers, mature and estranged students
• Beautiful campuses
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• A perfect location
  • choose from a vibrant city centre location (Exeter) or the quirky seaside community of Penryn, near Falmouth (Cornwall), both with coast and countryside on the doorstep, offering an abundance of outdoor activities.