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This course is for 2021/22 entry.

Key information

Develop the key competencies in theoretical, applied and empirical economics that are required by many employers of economists. You will cover core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and have the chance to take modules in specialist areas including health economics and behavioural economics.

Start date

September 2021

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSECON

Location

Northampton Square

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    teacher

    Rigorous training in fundamental economics near a global financial centre containing multiple large employers

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    Knowledge

    Exposure to specialist areas including the economics of microfinance and behavioural economics

Course overview

Benefits of this course

We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of economics and prepare you for work as a professional economist.

By the time you graduate, your sharpened critical and analytical abilities will function alongside a full understanding of modern economic theory.

You will be confident in the application of econometric theory and techniques, and in your ability to critically analyse modern research.

The dissertation track is also a good pathway to an Economics PhD if you want to pursue further study.

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?

This course is ideal if you want to thoroughly immerse yourself in modern economics training, either straight after an undergraduate degree or as a mid-career professional.

You have the flexibility to study full time over one year or part time over two years.

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 take 120 credits of taught core modules and 60 extra credits through one of the following routes:

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

In the dissertation route, you will take four core modules and two elective modules.

In the literature survey path, you will take three core modules and five elective modules.

It is not possible to give exact hours per week as these can vary from one term to the other, depending on which electives you choose.

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

  • Two core 30-credit modules (Microeconomic Theory and Econometrics)
  • One core 15-credit module (Macroeconomics)
  • Three electives.

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

  • Two core 30-credit modules, EITHER Business Economics OR Microeconomic Theory and EITHER Quantitative Methods OR Econometrics
  • One core 15-credit module (International Macroeconomics)
  • Five electives.

Business Economics is not a core module if you are doing the dissertation.

Core modules

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Econometrics (30 credits)

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

  • 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.

Elective modules

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Financial Markets (15 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.

  • 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.

Dissertation

  • 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.

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 will learn 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.

You will learn from research-active academic staff, graduate teaching assistants and visiting lecturers. You are assessed through unseen written examinations and coursework.

Teaching takes place over two terms from September to June. If you study full-time and pass all taught modules during the main exam sessions, you will complete the programme at the end of September after submitting a dissertation or literature review.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2021/22

Master of Science (MSc)

Full-time per year

UK: £11,140

Overseas/EU: £15,920

Part-time per year

UK: £5,570

Overseas/EU: £7,960

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of 2%. 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.

Graduate Loyalty Discount

We offer City students a loyalty discount upon enrolling on a second course at The City Law School. All you need to do is meet the entry requirements for your second course (postgraduate level) and we will automatically take 10% off of your tuition fees.

This can be received in addition to receiving a scholarship and will be applied to the second round of payments due.

Career

When you complete this programme, a diverse mix of rewarding careers will be open to you.

Our graduates are consistently employed across the public and private sectors in roles such as consultancy and financial analysis.

Recent graduates have been hired for positions including:

  • Economic Analyst, BlackRock.
  • Assistant Economist, Department for Transport.
  • Cash Funding Analyst, Mizuho International.
  • Researcher and Economist, Ipsos Mori (Policy and Evaluation).

The Economics MSc also gives a solid foundation for further doctoral research in the field of economics.

How to apply

Entry requirements

  • UK

    To apply for this course, you should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and one of the following:

    • An upper second-class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in economics or a related discipline (e.g. finance).
    • An upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Business, Management, Politics, Law, Accounting, Psychology, Quantitative Sociology or Financial Journalism.
    • An upper-second class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a Natural Science.

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

    All students must also meet the English language requirement for the programme as specified.

    International Equivalences

    If you are applying with an overseas degree, the following is an indication of international equivalents of an upper second class degree from a UK institution. Please note these figures are intended as a guide only and individual applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    • China: Bachelor degree (Xueshi) in a suitable subject with an overall grade of 75 – 85% (depending on the standing of the awarding institution)
    • USA: Bachelor degree in a suitable subject with CGPA 3.2
    • India: Bachelor degree in a suitable subject with CGPA 6.5 / overall 65% / 1st Division classification
    • Turkey: Lisans Diplomasi or a Műhendis Diplomasi with a minimum CGPA 3.0 or 65%
    • Italy: Diploma di Laurea in a suitable subject with a minimum score of 104.

  • 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.

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.

Professor Michael Ben-Gad

Professor of Economics

Department of Economics

Dr Levent Celik

Reader in Economics

Department of Economics

Housing and student life

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