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GBP 25850

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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

 Gain the fundamental tools of a professional economist with our MSc Economics degree, including how to assess a wide range of theoretical, empirical and policy-related issues.

Led by experts from the University of Reading’s Department of Economics, you’ll benefit from interactive, applied learning across a number of key areas. These include:

  • micro-principles of economic behaviour
  • macro-outcomes of national and global importance
  • methodological, theoretical and applied issues critical to the study and practice of economics and economic policy
  • current statistical software and other applications used in economic analysis, both in the public and private sectors.

You will also have the opportunity to specialise your degree – aligning it to future career aspirations or interests – by choosing from our range of optional modules.

The modules you’ll study throughout your degree are aligned with our research clusters, keeping you abreast of the latest developments within the field of economics. This learning is complemented and enhanced by guest speakers from outside the University.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    69 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    25850

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

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    Scholarships

    The University of Reading is pleased to offer a range of undergraduate scholarships for students starting in 2026:

    Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

    • 80 scholarships worth £5,000 per year
    • Available to international undergraduate students
    • Awarded as a tuition fee reduction for each year of study

    Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships

    • Up to 300 scholarships available annually
    • Open to high-achieving UK and international students
    • £6,000 per year, for up to four years, to support living and maintenance costs

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