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Economics (Professional Practice) MSc

UK

What will I learn?

This course is specifically aimed at International students, wishing to gain practical work based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course we are offering an additional 6-month placement opportunity, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout their postgraduate degree within a UK working environment.

We aspire to help you in developing your knowledge and understanding of core economic theories and principles, and apply these to policy making and resource allocation scenarios. If you aspire to develop a career in economics, business, government, finance or media and the voluntary sector, our course will help prepare you for a wide variety of careers that require advanced economic analytical skills.


* This conversion course is ideal if you’ve not previously studied economics but want to develop the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in business and finance.


* The course covers the fundamentals of how economies operate around the world, and enables you to make sense of the numbers behind the markets.


* You’ll have the opportunity to practice live share dealing in our Trading Room.


* You’ll have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills through the study of econometrics and deepen your understanding of the global economy.


**Professional links and accreditation**
Huddersfield Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained this prestigious accreditation.

AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education. As a result, AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates who are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools.

Which department am I in?

Department of Accountancy Finance and Economics (BDAFE)

Study options

Full Time (18 months)

Tuition fees
Please see our website for further information.

* on institution website

Start date

January 2026

Venue

University of Huddersfield

Queensgate,

Huddersfield,

Kirklees,

HD1 3DH, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Full Time (18 months)

Tuition fees
Please see our website for further information.

* on institution website

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Huddersfield

Queensgate,

Huddersfield,

Kirklees,

HD1 3DH, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements for Professional Practice courses are normally: * An Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, in any subject * Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5 (a minimum of TOEFL 550 (Computer Based Toefl 213) score) or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning, modern university with state-of-the-art facilities in a multicultural and thriving town.

  • Over 95 percent graduate employability rate
  • Teaching staff rank in the top three in England
  • Multi-award-winning with state-of-the-art facilities
  • The most affordable student town/city in England