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Frequently Asked Questions for MSc Economics
Before you apply
- I don't have an academic background in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics, but I want to study Economics at听postgraduate level. What can I do to prepare?
Consider a conversion course such as the (Postgraduate) Diploma courses in Economics (or Mathematics or Statistics) offered by Birkbeck or the University of London.
- How do I know if MSc Economics听is听right听for me?听
First, consider the design, content and assessment methods of the degree. We'd recommend you听look at the module webpages and Moodle course pages in particular (you may access Moodle as a guest in some circumstances). You can then compare elements of our听MSc programme with other similar degrees听to ensure you're making an informed decision and choosing a degree that fits听with your academic background, talents, objectives and needs.
- Do you offer MSc Economics on a part-time basis?
This degree is designed as 12-month, full-time, intensive experience. Part-time study is at the Department's discretion to accommodate an offer-holder's caring responsibilities or health needs, or, very occasionally, work arrangements.
- Do听you听offer a Graduate Diploma听in Economics?
Currently, no. You can find a list of all of the programmes of study offered by 果冻影院 in the听Graduate Prospectus.
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The Application Process
- How do I apply to the MSc Economics degree?
You can find a step-by-step guide for applying to 果冻影院's Graduate programmes on the How to Apply page. You can also start the听application process for听MSc Economics via听the Graduate Prospectus.听
- What level of Mathematics,听Statistics and Economics is required before starting?
All incoming students must have mastered the foundational material in the听New Students Guide before beginning the programme.
- What level of English language proficiency do I need?
To be considered for admission to MSc Economics you'll听need to demonstrate听English language proficiency at Level 2, as per 果冻影院's requirements. You can find out more on the听Prospective Graduate Student webpages.
- Do I need to take the GRE or the GMAT?听
You'll need to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test if you studied for your undergraduate degree outside the United Kingdom (UK). Your quantative scores should be at least 162听to be considered for the programme.听Students studying听in the UK on 2+2 degree programmes do not need to present GRE scores.
We don't accept the GMAT or any other tests in place of the GRE. You should听upload a copy of your GRE score report with your online application and indicate the scores earned in the application form itself. Without GRE scores, your听application will be considered incomplete if your first degree was studied at a university outside the UK.
The GRE institution code for 果冻影院听is 3344.
- Will I be charged an application fee?
Yes, every application is charged a non-refundable application fee. See the details on the Application Fees webpage.听
- When is the deadline to apply?
We accept applications from early November for entry in the following September. Due to the high number of applications we recommend that you apply early.听
The deadline to apply is 1 March.
- Do you accept late applications or enter Clearing?听
Due to the high number of applications we receive for this programme we don't accept late applications or enter into Clearing.
- I am a 果冻影院 BSc student, do I need to provide references with my MSc application if my referees are 果冻影院 academics?
Yes, you'll need to submit your references to 果冻影院 the same as you would for any other application.
- How do I know if my application has been received by 果冻影院?
You can听check the status of your application through the .
- If I'm offered a place, will I have to pay a deposit?
If you receive an offer you'll need to pay a听拢4,000 deposit听to secure your place on the programme. The deposit must be paid in full by the deadline stated in your offer, usually 1 April for entry the following September, or within six weeks of the offer, whichever is the later date. See 果冻影院's FAQs on tuition fee deposits.听
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On the Programme
- How much are the tuition fees, and when are they due?
You can find up-to-date details of 果冻影院's tuition fees on the听Current Students webpage.
As an MSc student you听must pay at least one-third of your听tuition fees on enrolment (or by 31 October), at least one-third by the following 7 February, and the remainder by 2 May.- What should I do to prepare for the programme?
Your top priority should be to complete the听Maths & Stats preparation work over the summer. This will be sent to you in early July.听
You must also complete the material in the New Student's Guide:听
guide_to_core_prerequisites_msc_econ_july_2020.pdf- When does teaching start, and what听are the term dates?
The programme is 12-months long and runs from September to September each year. The academic calendar indicates when Term 1 and Term 2 teaching and Term 3 final exams take place and when the vacation periods start and end. The programme includes a Reading Week in Term 1 and in Term 2. Consider all breaks between terms to be revision periods.
The dissertation project is conducted from the end of Term 3, in mid-June, until early September, when the MSc programme concludes.
For international students there is a specific听Student Orientation, before first day of term which you should attend.听Maths & Stats review sessions are online during the week before the first day of term.
- I am an MSc offer holder who has not received information about the summer Maths & Stats pre-programme preparation. What should I do?
Please refer to the information on our What should I do to prepare? web page and then contact us.
- How will my performance be assessed?
Final examinations count towards two-thirds of your degree. You'll take听one closed-book, timed Maths & Stats exam in the first week of the programme and the remaining seven closed-book, timed exams will be held in the Term 3 final exams period.
Your 10,000 word dissertation will count towards one-third of your degree and you'll write this from June to early-September.听
You'll also receive feedback from tutorial class teachers on your performance in assignments in Terms 1 and 2, but these don't count towards your final degree mark.听
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General Questions
- How do I find out about scholarships?
You can check the听果冻影院 Scholarships page periodically for updates and apply for all sources of funding for which you qualify. If you live abroad you听can also seek funding in your country of residence.
If you're planning to applying for any funding it's particularly important that you appy to the programme by November or December.听
- How many intakes do you have each year?
Our only intake is in September every year.
- I am an offer-holder with a disability or health condition who plans to start the MSc programme in the new academic year. Where should I register to be sure of obtaining any support services that I might need?
You should register with 果冻影院's听Student Disability Services听immediately for support during your time with us.
- Can I make an appointment to discuss the MSc programme with you?
If you have an offer to the programme and are unable to attend an Open Day, you can make an appointment with us.听
- What have recent graduates gone on to do after finishing the degree?
We've listed some career destinations of recent MSc graduates on our听Graduate Destinations page.
- I am enrolled on an MSc programme at a university outside the University of London system. May I take MSc-level courses from 果冻影院鈥檚 Department of Economics as an exchange student?
Currently, we don't offer an exchange programme at the MSc-level.
- What are the conditions for entry after the MSc Economics degree to 果冻影院's MRes/MPhil/PhD Economics programme?
To receive a standard, conditional offer to the 果冻影院 MRes Economics programme, 2024-25 果冻影院 MSc Economics students must do the following:
- apply to the 果冻影院 MRes Economics programme by the mid-January 2025 application deadline, and
- demonstrate in their application for MRes admission that they are taking at least two advanced core MSc options modules in Term 2.
For the standard, conditional MRes offer to subsequently be made unconditional, offer holders must:
- achieve an average mark of at least 75 across the MSc core and options modules (but excluding the ECON0080 Maths & Stats exam mark) by July of the MSc Economics year, and
- have their dissertation supervisor鈥檚 support to proceed to the MRes Economics programme.
2025-26 and later 果冻影院 MSc Economics applicants to note:
From September 2025 onwards, 果冻影院 MSc Economics students who apply to the 果冻影院 MRes/MPhil/PhD Economics programme will be considered for an offer of a place in the same way as every other applicant to the 果冻影院 MRes/MPhil/PhD Economics programme: the admission committee will review each application on its own merits and make an admission decision. In short, no guaranteed conditional offers will be made to 果冻影院 MSc Economics students who apply to enter the 果冻影院 MRes/MPhil/PhD Economics programme in September 2026 or later.- I am a masters/research student in the University of London, or at 果冻影院 but not in Economics. I have strong Economics training or training in related quantative discipline. How do I apply to audit MSc-level lectures or take courses for credit from the Department of Economics?
- Note that every 果冻影院 MSc-level Economics module requires that interested students and auditors have earned a very good degree in Economics or Mathematics or Statistics; the Department's MSc modules are technical in their emphasis and no introductory modules are offered at the MSc level. Qualified auditors are typically post-docs or PhD students in quantitative fields.
- Review the MSc-level courses offered by studying the course web pages and associated Moodle course pages. Courses that are core to the听 MSc programme are offered in Term 1 (October to December). Options courses are offered in Term 2 (January to March).听
- Then refer to the online course for current scheduling information. (The timetable is subject to change).
- Finally, refer your course request to the administrator for your academic programme of study and ask him or her to send your request to the Department鈥檚 MSc Programmes Administrator, together with pdfs of your academic transcripts that demonstrate the requisite quantitative background for the course requested. The deadline for receipt of your request is the end of the second week of the academic year, in October.