About this course
University of Essex offers MSc Economics as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Economics. Based in Colchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £24,675 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 91. The next intake is Autumn (October), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline which includes three relevant modules in: Econometrics (or Maths, or Statistics), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience, after graduating, in the field of economics/banking.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
