What we’re looking for
Entry requirements
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You must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing University
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The finance programmes are challenging technical courses. To succeed on these courses you will need strong mathematics and statistics or econometrics ability
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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 at an intermediate level
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Competencies are also required in calculus, statistics and econometrics
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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
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When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, and the position of the institution where you studied your qualification.
English language requirements
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.
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
Overall IELTS (Academic, UKVI or Online) score of 7.0 with a maximum of two language components at lowest level 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above
CPE
190 overall
2 x 170, 2 x 190
CAE
190 overall
2 x 170, 2 x 190
TOEFL
100
Minimum language components L21, R22, W21, S23
Trinity ISE III
Merit, Merit, Pass, Pass in four components
Trinity ISE IV
Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass in four components
Duolingo
Band A: 120
(with at least 110 in each component)
Band B: 130
(with at least 110 in two components and 130 in two components)
Band C: 140
(with at least 120 in two components and 140 in two components)
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.
Further course requirements
We advise that you will need a personal computing device for your MSc year. The latest specification guidance is available here.
Visas
Please see the University's Student Experience: Immigration and Compliance website for the latest information on visa requirements.
If you need support or advice with your immigration status or visa application, our Immigration & Compliance team will be happy to support you with any queries or issues relating to your personal circumstances.