Economics & Finance

Academic qualifications

You must have, or be expecting, an excellent undergraduate degree from a UK university or the equivalent from an overseas university. Your degree would normally need to be in economics, or have had a substantial economics component, and you must have taken courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Competencies are also required in calculus and statistics.

You are unlikely to be considered if your degree is in business, commerce, or other similar areas as it is unlikely that you will have had sufficient formal training.

GMAT & GRE

We do not require a GMAT or GRE score, but a well balanced score (700+) may strengthen your application.

English not your first language?

If English is not your first language, you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English, examples are shown below. You must show a good balance across all sections of the test, and it must have been taken within two years of starting the course. We will require your certificates as evidence.

Educated in the English language?

If you are a non-native speaker of English but have been educated entirely in English for your degree, and completed this within the last two years, this may satisfy the University of your language skills.

Pre-sessional English

We do not offer a pre-sessional English class as an alternative to achieving these scores. Any pre-sessional course should be viewed as a way of settling into living and studying in the UK and not as a way of boosting your score.