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University of Oxford offers the lowest tuition at $38,430/year.

Postgraduate

MA Economics

Durham University

Institution

University of Oxford

University of Cambridge

Durham University

Country

United Kingdom

Level

Postgraduate

Course type

On Campus

Field

Economics

Duration

2 years

1 year

Tuition / year

$38,430

$52,600

$44,700

Language requirement

IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0)

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)

Entry requirements

First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Economics or a closely related subject. Strong quantitative background with training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics expected. GRE required.

First-class honours degree in Economics or equivalent. Strong quantitative background with training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at undergraduate level.

Upper second-class honours degree in Economics or a quantitative discipline. Strong mathematical background required. Knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics at undergraduate level is expected.

Start date

October 2026