Master's Programme in Economics
After completing your master’s degree, you can go on to work in the private or public sector, in the type of employment for skilled analysts and investigators that is commonplace in government offices, government agencies, financial organisations, and more.
You will also be qualified to perform independent investigative and analytical work in the field of economics, and inspect and assess current research. You can also apply to PhD studies in Economics.
Find more information below.
The programme consists of compulsory courses in economic theory and empirical methods (45 credits); elective courses that allow you to tailor your studies (45 credits); and a master's thesis (30 credits). The programme starts every year in the autumn.
Year 1
Autumn term
Four mandatory courses, 7.5 credits each.
Mathematics for Economic and Statistical Analysis - MM1005 (given at the Department of Mathematics)
Spring term
One mandatory course, 7.5 credits and three optional courses, 7.5 credits each.
Year 2
Autumn term
Four optional courses, 7.5 credits each.
Spring term
Master’s thesis, 30 credits.
You apply to the master's programme via universityadmissions.se.
Information about the dates and times for the mandatory registration meeting will be sent out to admitted students via email. Non-EU students will be informed by email in May. EU and Swedish students will be informed by email in July.
Selection process
The selection of students is based on a cumulative assessment of grades of academic courses and the relevance of previous studies in relation to the programme.
Study advisor master’s level
Visiting addressSödra huset A, room A614
