MSc Economics
University of Reading · Reading, United Kingdom
About this programme
Gain the fundamental tools of a professional economist with MSc Economics at the University of Reading, starting in September 2026.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £26,450 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
2:1 (2:2 for those whose degree contains a high level of economics content) or above.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (10)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Felix ScholarshipsFully funded
- Alumni Master's ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline 1 December 2026 (February 2027 entry)
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Entomology BursaryPartial funding · Annual, see programme page
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- SPCLS Centenary BursaryPartial funding · See SPCLS bursary page for 2026/27 dates