Master Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy at the University of Antwerp

Do you want to become an expert in a wide range of economic challenges that policymakers face? And are you interested in the policies needed to deal with societal changes stemming from technological advances, globalisation, climate change or healthcare crises? If so, the Master of Science in Economic Policy is just what you’re looking for. You’ll be part of an inclusive and forward-thinking university that scores extremely well in academic rankings. Your professors’ expertise and personal approach ensure the highest quality of education. Our strategic location, only 45 minutes from Brussels, puts you in close proximity to several of Europe's largest institutions like the European Parliament, NATO and the European Commission.

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Master Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy: Study Content

In this one-year programme, you will: gain a better understanding of the consequences of
economic policies and learn to evaluate different policy options using state-of-the-art economic theory and research methods.

Besides the compulsory courses, you can choose one of two modules that allow you to tailor the programme according to your interests:

Public Policy:

This module focuses on public policies in various sectors, such as industrial organisation, labour, environment, health, inequality and education. The module covers both efficiency and equity issues.

Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets:

This module focuses on monetary policy, public finance, financial intermediation and regulation, and financial econometrics.

Master’s thesis

The Master’s thesis is the crowning piece of the academic Master’s curriculum. You demonstrate your in-depth knowledge of the foundations, the theory and the empirical methodologies underpinning the Economic Policy programme

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Master Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy: Career

With this Master of Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy you will be fully prepared to take your first steps towards the job market. During your studies, you will be in frequent contact with the business world through guest lectures, corporate visits, a career development track and job fairs. Students and alumni get unlimited access to the Career Center, our go-to platform for vacancies, internships and career-related events from hundreds of national and international companies and institutions.

As part of our international classroom, you will be shaped into a global student and citizen. Over the past few years, we have had graduates from over 21 different countries. Our alumni work all over the world. Almost 90% found a job within 6 months after graduation. This also reflects in our university’s 166th rank in the Times Higher Global University Employability Ranking 2021.

With an Economic Policy degree, you are prepared for positions that require you to analyse aspects of economic policy and to guide and influence economic policy decision-making. You can become a consultant, economist, project manager... and work for prestigious national and international organisations like the European Commission, KPMG, Greenpeace and The World Bank. You can start your own company or enrol for a PhD and rsue an academic career.

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Master Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy: Admission requirements

Applicants should hold a university-level Bachelor's degree in Economics, Economic Policy, or equivalent. This degree should be academic, as opposed to a technical or professional degree. When starting the Master's programme, students should provide evidence of an intermediate competence in microeconomics and macroeconomics and proof of a background in introductory econometrics.

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. They can do so in two ways:

• Either by submitting a language certificate showing their TOEFL, IELTS or ITACE results (the level required can be checked on: www.uantwerpen.be/admission).
• Or by submitting proof that your prior university degree was taught in English, provided that the transcripts confirm that the entire study was completed in English.

Please note that the Board of Admission may still ask for additional proof of proficiency in English.

A GMAT or GRE is not required but can be requested in case of doubt. The Board of Admission might invite you for an online interview to receive insight into your academic background and profile.

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Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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