Master Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy at 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

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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Why choose to study at the University of Antwerp?

5 reasons:

If you choose to obtain your Master's degree in Financial Business Engineering, you

• obtain a degree that has received prestigious accreditations and appeared in international rankings,
• receive high-quality education and personal guidance from professors and academic staff
• study in the vibrant, innovative city of Antwerp, right in the heart of Europe,
• receive the best preparation for your first steps towards the business world,
• take part in plenty (extra)curricular activities and get to know fellow students from all over the world!

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Working in Belgium

EEA students and non-EEA students with a permanent residence in Belgium can look for employment in Belgium and work as a self-employed person in the same way as Belgian citizens. 

Search year

Until recently, as a non-EEA student holding a right of residence in Belgium based on your studies, you had to obtain a different residence permit if you wanted to stay in Belgium after graduating. However, in March 2021, the Council of Ministers passed a motion that non-European students studying abroad in Belgium will have 12 months to find work or start a company in Belgium, following the completion of their studies. The search year (or orientation year) is expected to come into legislated effect in October 2021, but applications can be send in as of 15 August 2021. 

For more information, please consult our general page about permits, or visit the official website of the Belgian government.

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