Master's Programme in Economics
120 credits
Skilled economic analysts and professionals are needed in government agencies, corporations, banks, and organisations. The Master's programme in Economics is a high quality, top-ranked programme where you are provided with a foundation in economic theory and gain cutting-edge expertise in analysis using-real world data. A master's degree opens up countless job opportunities and prepares you for a research career.
Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Start date
- 28 August 2023
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 60 credits in economics and 15 credits in statistics (or closely related subject).
Language requirements
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.
- Selection
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Students are selected based on an overall appraisal of previous university studies.
Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.
- Fees
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If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- Application fee: SEK 900
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 50,000
- Total tuition fee: SEK 200,000
- Application deadline
- 16 January 2023
- Application code
- UU-M2270
- Additional information
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Check the application guide for information on how to apply and what supporting documents you need to submit. For this programme, you only need to submit the general supporting documents, as no programme-specific document is required.
Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Start date
- 2 September 2024
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 60 credits in economics and 15 credits in statistics (or closely related subject).
Language requirements
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.
- Selection
-
Students are selected based on an overall appraisal of previous university studies.
Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- Application fee: SEK 900
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 50,000
- Total tuition fee: SEK 200,000
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2024
- Application code
- UU-M2270
- Additional information
-
Check the application guide for information on how to apply and what supporting documents you need to submit. For this programme, you only need to submit the general supporting documents, as no programme-specific document is required.
About the programme
With a Master's degree in economics, you will be well-equipped for exciting and significant work at public authorities, academia, research institutes, international organisations, and larger companies and banks. The Master's programme gives you a solid foundation in economic theory and econometrics. You learn to understand and evaluate economic policy and gain cutting-edge expertise in the analysis of real-world data. There are plenty of opportunities to specialise in different areas such as public economics, labour market economics, macroeconomics, and political economics. Our students come from all over the world and are trained to become professional economic analysts.
The program is consistently ranked as one of the best in economics in Sweden according to the universities' main rankings by subject (QS, Shanghai, Times Higher Education).
During the programme, you can expect to:
- collaborate with and visit potential employers from the public and private sector
- be a part of a department with very strong research in several different fields of economics,
- get opportunities to study outside Sweden as an exchange student
Student profile
You have studied economics and have developed a deeper interest in understanding various aspects of economic mechanisms and agents’ interaction. You are eager to address the challenges of today’s economic systems. Now, you are now looking for a programme that gives you a strong theoretical foundation, but also the tools and practical experience in applying your skills to answer the societal questions we are facing.
Degree
The programme leads to the degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits) with Economics as the main field of study.
Content
The standard outline can be customised to suit students with different prior knowledge and needs.
Year 1
During the first semester, you study standard courses in micro and macro theory and analytical methods. Each course consists of 7.5 credits. During the first part of the semester, you study Microeconomic Theory and Analytical Methods. The courses taken during the second part of the semester are Topics in Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Theory. The courses run in parallel within each half semester.
The second semester is devoted to courses in statistics, econometric theory and applied econometrics. Each course amounts to 7.5 credits.
Year 2
The courses of the third semester aim to broaden the knowledge attained during the first two semesters. You can choose from several more applied courses at the Department. The Department offers the following elective courses: Financial Theory, Applied Macroeconomics, Advanced Public Economics, Health Economics, Political Economics and Labour Economics.
The final semester is devoted to the writing of your Master's thesis amounting to 30 credits. The course requires knowledge of quantitative skills at the advanced level.
Courses within the programme
The standard outline of the programme is as follows:
- Semester 1: Micro and macro theory and analytical methods
- Semester 2: Statistics and Econometrics
- Semester 3: Optional advanced courses
- Semester 4: Master's thesis
Learning experience
The programme is given on a scientific basis and is anchored in research. At the beginning of the programme, the courses are mostly taught through ordinary lectures. Further into the programme, the proportion of more interactive seminars increases.
In a seminar, you present your ideas and discuss with your classmates regarding a course book you have read or a work you have conducted, while the teacher usually moderates the discussion. The aim is to develop critical thinking and collaborative skills. All the students are expected to be active participants in all forms of discussions.
You will gradually acquire professionally relevant and research-based knowledge and skills. The progression in the Master's Programme in Economics aims at gradually developing a higher degree of intellectual maturity and greater insights into the more complex issues within the subject. This, together with training in independently formulating and solving problems, will prepare you for the Master's thesis.
The programme is offered in Uppsala and the language of instruction is English.
Career
The Master's Programme in Economics makes you well prepared for highly qualified analytical and investigational work at public authorities and in public administration, at research institutes, banks and other financial firms, organisations, large firms etc, both in Sweden and internationally. It also provides the prerequisites for PhD studies in economics.
Our previous graduates work in public and private sectors in Sweden and abroad at, for example:
- Nordea,
- Quantify Research,
- The Swedish Tax Agency,
- Practical Action (UK).
Job titles include:
- Project Manager,
- Lead Analyst,
- Analyst, etc.
Career support
During your time as a student, UU Careers offers support and guidance. You have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities and events that will prepare you for your future career.
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Contact
- For programme-specific information, contact Programme Coordinator Teodora Borota Milicevic:
- teodora.borota@nek.uu.se
- +46 18 471 51 13
- For admissions-related or general information, please contact our applicant support team:
- masterprogrammes@uu.se
Students
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