Programme structure

A unique feature of the Master’s programme in Economics is the ability to tailor your degree to your interest. This design allows for a large degree of flexibility.

Outline

This two-year MSc programme contains three types of courses:

Core courses: 30 credits in total
Specialisation courses (including elective courses): 60 credits in total
Master's essays: 30 credits in total (two essays of 15 credits each)

Specialisation courses, including electives (60 ECTS in total)

Each specialisation has a recommended profile. Whilst free choice within the specialisation courses will be allowed as long as the specific prerequisites for the course are satisfied, it is expected that most students will follow these recommended profiles. You can choose from different specialisations or profiles:

Econometrics
Financial Economics
International and Development Economics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Public Economics with Health and Labour Economics

Course overview

Year 1

The first block – Core courses (30 ECTS in total) – contains courses in mathematical methods, econometrics, microeconomics and macroeconomics. These are core courses for all students within the programme and you study them during your first semester. Within the programme you can thereafter choose from different specialisations – Specialisation courses, including electives (60 ECTS in total). There is no requirement of following a specific profile (that is, one can take specialisation courses from different profiles), but it is highly recommended. This is a preliminary course list, and is intended as guidance only. The course list may be subject to change.

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Economics: Advanced Microeconomic Analysis	Compulsory	1	7.5
Economics: Advanced Econometrics	Compulsory	1	7.5
Economics: Mathematical Methods, Advanced Level	Compulsory	1	7.5
Economics: Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis	Compulsory	1	7.5
Specialisation courses, including electives (30+30 ECTS in total)	Elective	2	30

Year 2

Continued Specialisation courses (including elective courses). Thereafter Master's essays: 30 credits in total (two essays of 15 credits each)

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Specialisation courses, including electives (30+30 ECTS in total)	Elective	3	30
Economics: Master Essay I	Compulsory	4	15
Economics: Master Essay II	Compulsory	4	15

Programme syllabus

The syllabus provides an overview of the programme. It outlines the admission requirements, lists the courses included, and explains which degree the studies lead to.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)