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    MSc Business Economics

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    Reading, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £26,450.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    MSc Business Economics at University of Reading is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Reading, GB. Tuition is £26,450.

    About the program

    Utilises techniques and evidence to understand industry structures, organisational behaviour within them, and their impact on performance. Core modules focus on business economics and industrial economics, with optional modules for specialisation and a Capstone Project for real-world application.

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    Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – Business and Economics: #79 (global) | Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – Business and Economics (United Kingdom providers only): 10th in the UK
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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £10,700.00
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    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Business Economics at University of Reading cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Business Economics at University of Reading is £26,450 across 180 required credits.
    Is MSc Business Economics at University of Reading online or in-person?
    MSc Business Economics at University of Reading is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Business Economics at University of Reading take to complete?
    MSc Business Economics at University of Reading is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Business Economics at University of Reading?
    Per the program's published guidance: good undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent), typically a 2:2 or above
    What work-permit options follow MSc Business Economics at University of Reading?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Business Economics at University of Reading: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)