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Masters in Economics at SOAS
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy. Here is what studying it at SOAS University of London (London) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Tuition £22,000 – £28,000 a year
- Intakes: September/October
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How much does the Masters in Economics at SOAS cost?
The Masters in Economics at SOAS University of London costs an Indian student about ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh in total: tuition of £22,000 – £28,000 a year, living costs of about £18,348 a year and one-time costs. Of 11 universities on our UK list offering Economics, it ranks 4 from cheapest. After the degree: graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
Official sources: SOAS University of London — official website
Masters in Economics at SOAS at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Economics at SOAS University of London
- Typical length
- 1 year
- Tuition (international)
- £22,000 – £28,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- BA/B.Sc in Economics and B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- English tests
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
- After graduation
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
- Intakes
- September/October, January/February, some May
Cost
Masters in Economics at SOAS: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Economics specialisations to look for
Economics master's programs usually let you specialise in econometrics, development Economics, financial Economics, public Policy and behavioural Economics. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on SOAS's program page which of these SOAS University of London offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Economics at SOAS
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Economics
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Com with strong maths
- Prerequisite: Calculus
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Intermediate micro and macro economics
- English: IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
Careers
Careers after Economics — London
The UK's biggest job market, with the highest rents and a higher UKVI funds requirement
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Loan
EMI on a ₹47 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
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Tuition is £22,000 – £28,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh over 1 year.
Usually if you have BA/B.Sc in Economics and b.Sc in Maths or Statistics, with calculus and statistics. UK universities accept Indian 3-year and 4-year degrees; they usually express the requirement as a UK 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent in Indian percentages or CGPA.
Graduates move into roles such as Economic Analyst, Data / Research Analyst, Policy Analyst and Consultant. Employers look for econometrics, stata / R / Python and policy analysis.
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹47 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹63,419 a month.
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