MSc Global Health - Economics and Policy

Studying this new course, youll learn to analyse existing and emerging health and economics challenges of the 21st century, such as pandemics, economics growth, demographic changes, climate changes and the environment. Youll receive training in modern health economics from a global perspective, covering topics such as inequality, development, environment and public health-care delivery.

Studying in the Department of Economics within the School of Law and Social Sciences at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK's top ten teaching and research Economics departments. Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and you will receive individual support from the course director whilst being able to tailor your degree to your interests.

On graduation youll be prepared to work for international organisations, government, NGOs, consultancies and think-tanks.

Duration: 1 year full time

2:2
Bachelor's in a science or social science subject.

Eligible degree subjects include (but are not limited to) Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Geography, Health Science, and Human Biology.

Applicants must show evidence of having completed quantitative (statistics) modules.

Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered.

IELTS: 6.5 overall. 6.5 in Writing. No subscore lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 22 Listening 20 Speaking 22 Writing 25.
Duolingo: 120 overall, 125 in Literacy, 125 in Production, no sub-score below 110.