MSc Economics (Two Year Programme)

The Programme - An Overview

The preliminary year of the two-year MSc in Economics is a nine-month programme whose objective is to admit students with high academic ability and a basic knowledge of economic theory and to develop their skills to the point where they are eligible to the main MSc year. The course is sometimes described as the Diploma in Economics because that is the name of the degree awarded at the end of the year to those who have passed the examinations. For the purposes of further study or future employment, the Diploma is broadly equivalent to the bachelor's degree in economics awarded by the LSE.

Further information

For further information, please refer to the MSc Economics (Two Year Programme) Prospectus Entry. Your attention is also drawn to the requirements for progression from the preliminary year to year two of the programme. These can be found in the LSE Calendar under MSc Economics (Two Year Programme)

Contact

Further questions related specifically to this programme can be sent to the Programme Director, Dr Christopher Dougherty. However, please pay attention to the following points:

• In the subject box in your e-mail, put 'PY MSc enquiry:' followed by your name.
• Administrative matters such as sending out prospectuses or application forms, or dealing with financial aid should be directed to Graduate Admissions.

Information relating to the GRE test can be found at: http://www.ets.org/

Applicants accepted for the MSc Economics (Two Year Programme) who have not studied economics previously will be required to come to LSE Summer School for the introductory courses in macroeconomics and microeconomics, or to take equivalent courses elsewhere.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website is correct and up-to-date. However, you should refer to the LSE Calendar for the official School description of Degree Regulations and Course Guides. Please note that the School reserves the right at all times to withdraw or alter particular courses and syllabuses, and alter the level of fees.