{"id":3747,"date":"2022-08-02T16:17:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T15:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?page_id=3747"},"modified":"2022-08-23T16:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T15:00:52","slug":"postgraduate-study-options-for-economics-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/school-of-economics\/postgraduate-study-options-for-economics-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Postgraduate study options for economics students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many entry-level positions in economics only require a bachelor’s degree. However, career advancement and earning potential may be limited without a master’s. It can also give you the competitive edge if you want to pursue a career in a popular area. Therefore, gaining a master’s degree in economics is a worthwhile investment to consider.<\/p>\n

The University of Kent offers the following postgraduate study options in these fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Development Economics<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMSc<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economics<\/a> <\/strong><\/td>\nMSc<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economics and Econometrics<\/a> <\/strong><\/td>\nMSc<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economics Conversion Programme<\/a> <\/strong><\/td>\nMSc<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Economics<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMSc<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You should consider the financial implications of further study as well as selecting a course that suits your interests, learning style and future career aspirations. The following websites are a good starting point for exploring postgraduate options, but you may also benefit from talking to a Careers Consultant about your particular situation. You can book an appointment with our Employability Officer using this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n