All of our MSc degrees have ‘internship’ variants. These allow you to take a three-month ‘internship break’ for an approved purpose such as a placement in an international organisation or a research assistant post in a university. The registration period for the MSc is then lengthened by three months. If you are interested in the MSc with an internship, you should apply for the standard MSc, and may be transferred to the MSc with an internship after starting the standard MSc. Also visit the Department of Economics. This MSc emphasises applications and has a special focus on international economic issues. It provides you with the skills and knowledge to become a successful, policy-oriented economist in government, international organisations or universities. You learn how to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, and how to show originality in tackling and solving problems. You explore how to assess policy and work with policy-makers. You develop qualities needed for employment as an economist, such as sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative in difficult and unpredictable professional environments.

Our graduates have gone on to careers in government, finance, academia and international organisations such as the World Bank. Recent examples of career destinations include HM Treasury, Deutsche Bank and Deloitte. Our graduates also have a good record of success in winning Overseas Development Institute Fellowships.