Economic Policy and Analysis MSc – 2026
I chose Westminster because the course structure and modules aligned perfectly with my expectations. In addition, the University of Westminster offered me the most affordable fees, flexible fee payment plan and several funding opportunities I could benefit from to ease my financial burden as an international student. An offer as such from a university in the heart of London was worth grabbing.
Why did you choose the University of Westminster?
Having completed a bachelor’s in economics and employed at a trade policy analysis firm, I was looking for a postgraduate programme in economics with emphasis on policy analysis. Out of several shortlisted schools, I chose Westminster because the course structure and modules aligned perfectly with my expectations. In addition, the University of Westminster offered me the most affordable fees, flexible fee payment plan and several funding opportunities I could benefit from to ease my financial burden as an international student. An offer as such from a university in the heart of London was worth grabbing.
How has your experience been studying in London?
Academically, I can confidently affirm that my ability to analyse, compare and contrast economic and development policies based on given parameters theoretically and empirically have improved considerably. With the help and formative feedback of the module leaders, I can write more professional policy and academic reports better than I could prior to my study at the University of Westminster.
What have you particularly enjoyed about your course?
The number one thing I enjoyed most after the depth of knowledge and pastoral teaching of my module leaders was the seminar times for all the courses I took. Activities during the seminar particularly the debates, mini projects, presentations in groups encouraged teamwork and offered me the chance to learn and appreciate the contribution of my team members. It was always a room for us to express ourselves academically and build our public speaking and time management skills.
How have you found academic support as part of your studies?
The academic support provided by the lecturers at the University of Westminster have been greatly impactful. From the formative feedback on conceptualized ideas to concept notes to drafts all through to marked assessment feedback, this objective feedback encourages independent learning, boost students' confidence and adequately prepares them for their careers ahead. The lecturers make known the office hours and in cases where students do not find them favourable, they make time to engage during seminars or via booked MS Teams. I strongly believe all these accounts for why my mates, and I never felt academically orphaned during our studies at Westminster.
Are there any stand-out facilities associated with your course?
My course has registered versions of the statistical packages used for Data Analysis module and students also have premium access to Financial Times and Bloomberg from there we do get credible information and data for our studies.
How has Zone29 - our home of careers and enterprise - helped you with your career journey?
It would have probably taken me a much longer period to secure a job if I had not used Zone29. As part of the Career and Employability Support that Westminster offers, I used the Career Zone to search for opportunities, used the Career Set to evaluate and improve my CV and successfully begun to receive calls for interviews and eventually my first job as a Teaching Assistant.
I equally applied to and was selected to participate in the Explore Teaching Scheme where I volunteer in a primary school in which I was placed. I am learning a lot and enjoying my placement as a Volunteer in the school- all thanks to Zone 29.
Notwithstanding, I still think I have not utilized up to about a tenth of the support Zone 29 offers because they offer a lot.
Tell us about any activities that you have undertaken outside of your course
During my first semester, I was selected as the Course Representative for my cohort, and this enabled me to channel my mates' concern to the appropriate school leadership. It also gave me the opportunity to participate in meetings and academic forums with the Head of Westminster Business School, Heads of Departments, Course leaders and other school representatives.
I also joined the trips to the Porticos Port at Portsmouth in the UK, the headquarters of the United Nations International Maritime Organization in London and to the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm (one of UK's large-scale renewable energy projects) as part of my course. Memories from these trips will forever be cherished.
On clubs and societies, I supported Adeola Fehintola (the 2026/2027 VP for Education) to form the West Africa Students Union to bring together all West African Students within the university community and later became the treasurer.
I also took part in the 2025 Westminster Awards and have earned my Gold Badge as well.
What would your advice be to someone considering studying at Westminster?
Congratulations, you are making one of the best decisions in not only your academic life but career, professional life among others. Believe in yourself, steadily grab every opportunity the University has to offer, be opened minded to enrich your social capital and reward yourself with a valuable certificate and a transformed life upon graduations. I will be happy to hear your success story as well.
What's the best aspect of being a University of Westminster student?
To me, I would say the best part of being a student at the University of Westminster is meeting people from different backgrounds in the university community, the mix of central London life and the real-world opportunities the university offers - including my module leaders sending me PhD opportunities after knowing my plan after school. It makes me feel a big part of the university all the time and I love that.
What was the most surprising or unexpected aspect of your Westminster experience?
The degree to which the academic staff especially are always open to aid students in their quest to be better and confident at what they are doing really inundates me as I did not envisage such a narrow student-lecturer professional relation.
I was very surprised to see the university as part of wellbeing support provided free healthy breakfast for all the university community members - it took me a while to come to terms with the generosity of the university in this regard.
Your thoughts?
I feel proud of myself leaving my home in Ghana to study at the University of Westminster. Studying in London has enhanced my confidence, enhanced my academic and professional skills making me ready for my doctoral studies.