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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
SOAS, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MSc Economic Policy offers solid training in the fundamental principles of economic policy, grounding them in the evolution of economic theory and policy practice. It provides a platform for critical analysis and discussion of policy design and evaluation methods linked to real-world problems, without requiring a first degree in Economics for enrolment.
You will explore government actions and strategies designed to achieve policy objectives under specific political and socio-economic conditions. The programme addresses key policy challenges, including climate change and green finance, industrial competitiveness and structural transformation, poverty and inequality, corruption and ineffective states, and labour market and social protection policies, among other concerns.
Optional regional modules offer students an opportunity to delve into regional policy challenges, aligning with the established tradition of SOAS Economics. Moreover, participants can specialise in one of three areas: 1) Economic Policy and International Finance, 2) Economic Policy and the Environment, and 3) Economic Policy and Institutions.
Programme participants are eligible to apply for a co-supervised dissertation, collaborating with members of the Economics department and leading experts from international organisations. Such organisations include the World Bank, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
In addition, this programme is offered as part of a dual master's degree with Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Through the dual Master's, students can spend the first year studying at SAIS and the second year at SOAS or vice versa and gain a Master's award from each institution.
Why study MSc Economic Policy at SOAS?
- We are ranked 27th in the UK for economics (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- We are top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching (Complete University 大象传媒 2023)
- We are top 40 in the UK for economics (Complete University 大象传媒 2023)
- SOAS is ranked 6th in the UK for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2023)
Economics graduates leave SOAS with a solid grounding in statistical skills and an ability to think laterally, take a global perspective, and employ critical reasoning.
Modules
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
71st
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Campus address
SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
45th out of 79 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 227136 60%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.90 72%62nd
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