EconomicsPostgraduate · Economics · 📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MEc Economics
- Duration
- 1.5 years Full-time
- Next intake
- March 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- RM 30,000 / year
Fee shown is indicative for the full 1.5-year programme
Course overview
Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Business and Economics is the oldest in the country, and the master's takes an applied approach centred on Southeast Asian economies.
For students who want a recognised economics master's without UK or Australian fees, Malaysia is one of the few English-medium options at this ranking level.
Key modules
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Applied Econometrics
- Development Economics
- International Trade and Finance
- Research Project
Entry requirements
Academic
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in economics or a related quantitative field
English language
- IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
- PTE Academic: 59 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ March 2027
- 🗓️ October 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Malaysia.
- Economist
- Policy Researcher
- Banking Analyst
- Statistician
- Development Officer
Post-study work in Malaysia: Graduate pass options. Read the Malaysia student visa guide.
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- Location
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- Indicative tuition
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MEc Economics: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MEc Economics at Universiti Malaya?
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in economics or a related quantitative field English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; PTE Academic 59 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does MEc Economics cost?
Fee shown is indicative for the full 1.5-year programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start MEc Economics?
This course has intakes in March 2027, October 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.