The University of Essex MSc International Economics gives students a critical awareness of the integration of theory, data, and analysis in relation to international economics. Students are equipped with the skills for a career in international organizations engaged in business and finance, or in government and non-governmental organizations concerned with global development and international trade.

The modules provide students with an overview of the causes and effects of globalization in the world economy with applications to issues such as foreign direct investment. Students investigate topics such as: trade theory in different economic settings with different market structures, patterns of trade and trade policies such as tarrifs and quotas, preferential trade agreements, macroeconomic adjustment and exchange rates.