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Applicants to theÌýMSc Economics programme must have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a significant quantitative component. The degree classification must be at least upper second-class Honours, or equivalent. Applicants with a very good Bachelor's degree in another quantitative discipline, such as mathematics, statistics, or physics, will also be considered. Admission is competitive. Degrees in Business Studies / Business Administration or Accounting are not appropriate preparation for the considerable quantitative demands of the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ MSc Economics programme.

Applicants should demonstrate that they:

• Are comfortable with academically rigorous content
• Enjoy technical challenges in the discipline
• Have an aptitude for applying sophisticated technical tools to topical questions in Economics

Incoming MSc Economics students must complete an online Maths & Stats course during the summer before starting the MSc programme. All students must be proficient with matrix algebra, multi-variate calculus and optimization techniques before embarking on the MSc.

Applicants whose first degree is from outside the UK must possess a similar level of training and qualifications as UK degree-holding applicants. Applicants also need to demonstrate competence inÌýat ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s "Good" level before the start of the course and preferably at the time of application.
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Applicants who studied for their undergraduate degree at a university located outside the UK must supply GRE General Test scores. The quantitative GRE score must be at least 161 (post-August 2011 scores). Upload a copy of your GRE score report with your online application for admission.

If your transcripts do not indicate all of the courses that you are taking in your final year/term, include with your application for admission a list of your final year's/final term's courses.