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This course is for 2021/22 entry.

What is unique about this course?

  • Professor Saqib Jafarey talks about City's Development Economics MSc

Key information

Learn how to apply economic and quantitative analysis to policy and decision-making in developed and developing countries around the world. You will build an understanding of economic development issues while learning economic theory and statistical tools required to analyse policies.

Start date

September 2021

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSDECO

Location

Northampton Square

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    book

    A uniquely flexible programme with optional modules including the economics of regulation and competition, and the economics of healthcare

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    Knowledge

    A specialised core module in the economics of microfinance

Course overview

Benefits of this course

By the time you complete this course you will be able to confidently demonstrate how modern economic theory applies to development economics.

You will benefit from a global perspective, an analytical& sensibility and a keen understanding of new research in fields such as behavioural and experimental economics, macroeconomics, and regulation and competition.

When seeking work, you will be confident in your new competencies. These will include the ability to develop microeconomic models and undertake empirical investigations employing quantitative methods.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

  • Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

If you have some quantitative experience and want a rewarding career as a development economist, this course will put you in a strong position. You should have an existing interest in the practical and ethical issues in development economics.

Structure

Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:

  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Part-time: 2 years

Total credits: 180

Modules:

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

Modules

You will complete 180 credits. This includes taught modules worth 120 credits, plus 60 credits through either of the following paths:

  • Literature Survey: two extra taught elective modules of 15 credits each and a Literature Survey worth 30 credits
  • Dissertation: a 60 credit Economics Research Project.

If you are doing the Dissertation path, the 120 credits taught modules come from:

  • Two core 15-credit modules (ECM157 Development Economics and ECM153 The Economics of Micro-Finance),
  • Two core 30-credit modules (ECM302 Microeconomic Theory and ECM308 Econometrics)
  • Two electives from the list below (with at most one IPM module, subject to availability).

If you are doing the Literature Survey path, the 150 credits taught modules come from:

  • Two core 15-credit modules (ECM157 Development Economics and ECM153 The Economics of Micro-Finance),
  • Two core 30-credit modules (EITHER ECM303 Quantitative Methods OR ECM308 Econometrics and EITHER ECM311 Business Economics OR ECM302 Microeconomic Theory),
  • Four electives from the list below (with at most two IPM modules, subject to availability).

Modules for dissertation path

  • Development Economics (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to the way in which economics principles and concepts can be applied to the analysis of decisions by individuals, households, workers and governments in developing countries.

  • The Economics of MicroFinance (15 credits)

    This module provides an advanced understanding of the economic theoretical rationale and empirical evidence of the micro-finance phenomenon. The topics covered are theory of credit markets and insurance, group lending, measurement of the impact of micro-finance, micro-firms and poverty traps.

  • Microeconomic Theory (30 credits)

    This module focuses on advanced microeconomic theory. The topics covered include classical theory of the consumer, the theory of the firm, the basics of market equilibrium, game theory, contract theory and the problems of moral hazard and adverse selection.

  • Econometrics (30 credits)

    This module is designed to provide you with a grasp of advanced level applied econometrics and econometric theory.

  • Economics Research Project (60 credits)

    This module provides the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and analytical skills to design, conduct and present research in a chosen topic. It will enable you to gain valuable experience in dealing with conceptual and methodological problems faced by researchers.

Modules for literature survey path

  • Econometrics (30 credits)

    This module is designed to provide you with a grasp of advanced level applied econometrics and econometric theory.

  • Business Economics (30 credits)

    This module is underpinned by core microeconomics and provides a basis in business economics and the application of economic theories and tools to real-world business problems and policy issues.

  • Quantitative Methods (30 credits)

    The module is designed to provide the necessary foundation in the essential statistical and quantitative techniques for the study of business economics. You will also be made familiar with appropriate statistical software that can be used for economics analysis.

  • Economics Literature Survey (30 credits)

    This module enables you to research and synthesise both the background and latest research in a relevant area of economics for their programme, including how to prepare a professional summary of existing literature.

  • The Economics of MicroFinance (15 credits)

    This module provides an advanced understanding of the economic theoretical rationale and empirical evidence of the micro-finance phenomenon. The topics covered are theory of credit markets and insurance, group lending, measurement of the impact of micro-finance, micro-firms and poverty traps.

  • Development Economics (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to the way in which economics principles and concepts can be applied to the analysis of decisions by individuals, households, workers and governments in developing countries.

  • Microeconomic Theory (30 credits)

    This module focuses on advanced microeconomic theory. The topics covered include classical theory of the consumer, the theory of the firm, the basics of market equilibrium, game theory, contract theory and the problems of moral hazard and adverse selection.

Elective modules for both paths

  • Welfare Economics (15 credits)

    This module will familiarise you with the normative theories of economics that provide the intellectual foundations for the 'toolkit' of economic evaluation and its application in informing social choices regarding health care.

  • International Macroeconomics (15 credits)

    This module is designed to extend and deepen your understanding of key issues relating to finance in open economy contexts such as the impact of financial market integration on a country's monetary autonomy.

  • Macroeconomics (15 credits)

    This module provides a) in-depth coverage of the current state of macroeconomics b) the ability to understand and analyse a range of macroeconomic problems c) an understanding of how to interpret the behaviour of the economy using the tools of dynamic general equilibrium.

  • Economics of Regulation and Competition (15 credits)

    This module provides you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to use a microeconomic approach in formulating, analysing and/or evaluating decisions in competition and regulatory policy.

  • Health Economics (15 credits)

    This module provides an understanding of the economic context within which health care is funded and provided and within which economic evaluation takes place. It also provides essential foundations in micro economic principles and theories required in later modules.

  • Trade Policy (15 credits)

    This module is designed to provide you with an understanding of the key issues that are important in trade policy and how international trade theory helps understand them.

  • Financial Markets (30 credits)

    This core module is designed to introduce you to the world of finance and financial markets. The module will familiarise you with the key theoretical models relating to risk and return in financial markets.

  • Corporate Finance (15 credits)

    This module will enable you to understand and apply the key theorems and concepts of corporate finance and to understand the relevance of corporate finance to economic and business decision-making.

  • Applied Econometrics (15 credits)

    The module is designed to explain how questions in economics are posed, how data are used to answer those questions and in addition, to extend your knowledge of econometric techniques and how to implement them using econometric software.

  • Experimental Economics and Game Theory (15 credits)

    This module will provide a systematic knowledge of ‘experimental microeconomics’ as applied to behavioural problems, technical competence in the use of experimental games and a coherent understanding of how people actually behave as opposed as how ‘they should’ behave.

  • Cognitive and Economic Science of Rational Choice (15 credits)

    This module covers the psychology of decision making and shows its relation to behavioural microeconomics. The goal is to provide you with the systematic knowledge of how people make choices in uncertain and risky contexts.

  • Political Economy of Global Finance (15 credits)

    This module is designed to provide you with a critical review of the key institutions and processes in the global financial system, with a particular emphasis on the connections between these institutions.

  • The Politics of Forced Migration (15 credits)

    This module provides an intellectually demanding and interdisciplinary route to understanding forced migration in contexts of conflict, repression, natural disasters, environmental change and development policy-making

Programme specification

The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

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Teaching and assessment

You are taught through a series of lectures that are made available online, as well as through seminars and interactive group work. Lectures introduce key theories, concepts and knowledge which is discussed in seminar groups.

Our computer labs give you practical experience of using software to run regressions to analyse models and policies, and perform statistical tests.

Econometric methods offers you the chance to apply econometric software to empirical research in development economics.

"Practitioner slots" are incorporated into some modules. This involves external experts and academics delivering research seminars and presentations covering specialist areas.

You will be taught by research-active academic staff, graduate teaching assistants and visiting lecturers over two terms from September to June.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2021/22

Master of Science (MSc)

Full-time per year

UK: £10,610

Overseas/EU: £15,920

Part-time per year

UK: £5,305

Overseas/EU: £7,960

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

Funding

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Future Finance Loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

Career

A range of employment opportunities are open to you when you graduate. You could seek work in the public or the private sector, focusing on consultancy or economic analysis.

Areas and organisations you could consider:

  • consulting firms specialising in development
  • governmental bodies such as the Department for International Development (DFID)
  • major international, financial and development institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund or the United Nations
  • the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), which regularly recruits MSc students for overseas postings.

This course also gives a strong foundation for further doctoral research in the field of economics.

How to apply

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept

  • UK

    You should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and an upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in one of the following:

    • Economics or a related discipline (e.g. finance)
    • Business, Management, Politics, Law, Accounting, Psychology, Quantitative Sociology or Financial Journalism
    • A quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a Natural Science

    Students with a good lower second-class degree in one of the above disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    You must also meet the English language requirement for the programme.

  • Zambia

    Zambian Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Vietnam

    Master degrees (Thạc sĩ) and Bachelor degrees (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc or Bang Cu Nhan) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Uzbekistan

    Bachelors/ Bakalavr Diplomi degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ukraine

    Ukrainian Bachelor degrees / Specialist Diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Uganda

    Ugandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • USA

    Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • UAE

    Emirati Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Turkey

    Bachelor / Lisans Diplomasi degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Tunisia

    Tunisian Bachelor / Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Thailand

    Thai Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Tanzania

    Tanzanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Taiwan

    Taiwanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Switzerland

    Swiss Bachelor degrees / Diplom / Lizentiat considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Sweden

    Swedish Bachelor degrees / Kandidatexamen considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Sri Lanka

    Sri Lankan 4-year Bachelor Special degrees or Professional degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Spain

    Título de Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • South Korea

    South Korean Bachelor degrees (Haksa) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • South Africa

    South African Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Slovenia

    Slovenian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Slovakia

    Bakalar considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Singapore

    Singaporean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry on a case-by -case basis.

    Singaporean Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Serbia

    Advanced Diploma of Higher Education and Diplomirani considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Rwanda

    Rwandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Russia

    Russian Bachelor / Specialist Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Romania

    Diplomă de Licenta and Diplomă de Inginer considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Qatar

    Qatari Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Portugal

    Licenciado considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Poland

    Polish Bachelor (Licencjat) and Magister degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Philippines

    Bachelor degrees from prestigious institutions considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Pakistan

    Pakistani 4-year Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Oman

    Omani Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Norway

    Norwegian Bachelor degrees (Bachelorgrad) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Nigeria

    Nigerian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Netherlands

    Dutch Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Morocco

    Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Mexico

    Titulo de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Mauritius

    Mauritian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Malta

    Maltese Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Malaysia

    Malaysian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Luxembourg

    Luxembourg Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Lithuania

    Magistras or Bakalauras considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Lebanon

    Lebanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Latvia

    Bakalaura Diploms considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kuwait

    Kuwaiti Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kenya

    Kenyan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kazakhstan

    Kazakh Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Jordan

    Jordanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Japan

    Japanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Italy

    Laurea degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ireland

    Irish Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Indonesia

    S1 / Sarjana (A and B accredited) and Dip IV aka Sarjana Terapa considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • India

    Indian 3-year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Special) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Iceland

    Baccalaurreatus degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Hungary

    Hungarian Bachelor degrees / University diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Greece

    Greek Bachelor degrees (Ptychion) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ghana

    Ghanaian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Germany

    German Bachelor degrees and Magister Artium considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • France

    License and License de Professionnelle considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Estonia

    Estonian Bachelor degrees (Bakalaurusekraad), University Specialist Diploma and Professional Higher Education Diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Egypt

    Egyptian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Denmark

    Danish Bachelor degrees, Professional Bachelor degrees, Candidatus Philosophiae and Engineer considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Czech Republic (Czechia)

    Bachelor degrees (Bakalar) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Cyprus

    Bachelor degrees (Ptychio) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Croatia

    Croatian Bachelor degrees (Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Colombia

    4-year Licenciado en [subject area], Título de [subject area], Profesional en [subject area] and Maestro en [subject area] considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • China

    Chinese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Canada

    Canadian Bachelor degrees / Baccalauréat considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Bulgaria

    Bulgarian Bachelor degree and Professional Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Brunei

    Bruneian Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Brazil

    Brazilian 4 year Título de Bacharel, Título de [subject area] and Título de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Botswana

    Botswanan Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Belgium

    Belgium Bachelor degrees (Bachelier) considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Bangladesh

    Bangladeshi 4-year Bachelor degrees (from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or North South only) or Master degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Bahrain

    Bahraini Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Azerbaijan

    Bachelor/ Bakalavr Diplomu degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Austria

    Austrian Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Argentina

    Argentine 4-year Titulo/Grado de Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Algeria

    Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Albania

    Second Level Integrated Diploma (5 years) and First Level University Diploma considered for direct entry.

    For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Other

    If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.

    For further details, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification:

  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR
  • A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA.

All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.

INTO English language programmes

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses. Learn more about INTO’s English for University Study programme.

Application process

Applications for 2021 are now open.

To apply for this course you will need to please fill out your application online and upload all relevant documents, including:

  • Your personal statement
  • Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate (if you have been awarded)
  • Proof of A Level or equivalent Mathematics qualification (if obtained)
  • English Language requirement (if necessary)
  • Your current passport
  • Any current or past UK visas you may hold, and/or biometric residency cards
  • If you are an overseas applicant, the Immigration History Form

If you do not include all the necessary documents listed above your application will be returned to you and the admission process will be delayed.

September 2021 entry

Contact the postgraduate team

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 0249 / +44 (0)20 7040 3721

Email: SASS-enquiries@city.ac.uk

Our academics

Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.

Dr Alice Mesnard

Reader in Economics

Department of Economics

Professor Saqib Jafarey

Professor of Economics

Department of Economics

Professor Neelam Jain

Professor of Economics

Housing and student life

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