The masters degree in Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning is designed to equip graduates with the professional and analytical skills necessary to pursue a career in the related fields of economic policy analysis, economic evaluation and economic planning. Graduates of this programme are likely to make a significant contribution as economists and policy analysts in the public and private sectors, in research institutes, in voluntary organisations, in development agencies and in other national and international organisations. The programme normally includes an internship towards the end of the course in an appropriate local, regional or national agency.
Students also complete a minor dissertation, which is normally linked to the internship.
The necessary applied skills to undertake the evaluation of public policy programmes and plans Entry Requirements Students admitted to the course will typically have obtained at least a second class honours grade 1 mark in an undergraduate programme, which will normally have included intermediate level economics. Applications from mature graduates with public or private sector experience are particularly welcome. Applicants from abroad are very welcome. One of the aims of the course is to bring together students from a variety of academic disciplines in different countries. The number of places available in any year will be limited and not all applicants meeting the recommended entry requirement may be admitted.