MSc in Economic and Social Policy Analysis

Department of Economics and Related Studies

University of York

This programme is designed for those working in the public sector, public administration, government departments, the NHS, international agencies and elsewhere who wish to upgrade their existing skills by more exposure to up-to-date techniques and knowledge relevant to policy analysis in social and economic policy areas, and to public sector administration and financial management.

It is also for those who want to build on your existing degrees in economics by obtaining further knowledge and expertise in more specialised areas, such as health economics, social policy analysis and public finance, whilst maintaining a broad range of career options in government, the public sector, health or public administration, research and policy centres, and elsewhere.

This course is also for those with a background in disciplines such as government, sociology, mathematics or natural sciences, but without a strong background in economics, who wish to develop their abilities in economics and related areas, with particular reference to the application of these skills in the fields of economic and social policy, administration and management.

Students who do not have a strong background in economics but who have other relevant qualifications or experience can take a Summer Session course in Economics and Quantitative Methods. Please visit our department website for further details on the Summer Session course.

We offer overseas MSc Scholarships for the MSc in Economic and Social Policy Analysis. Any overseas applicants can apply for a scholarship of £3,000 towards their fees and living expenses. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis and the selection takes into account academic ability and financial need.

For further information about our scholarship opportunities and details on how to apply, please visit our department website.