BirEconomics MScUniversity of Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

As requested in the online application.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Academic referees preferred unless the course page states otherwise. Offer letters may also request references.

Official transcript(s)

Official transcripts of university qualifications, with certified English translation if needed, showing subjects and grades.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or postgraduate diploma / overseas equivalent. Applicants exceeding minima are given preference.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Highly quantitative subject such as Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Science.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 in any two skills, 4.0 in others) | Old scale: 88 overall (R21, L20, S22, W21); Course-page equivalent to IELTS 6.5. New scale applies to tests taken from January 2026.; Course-page equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Old scale applies to tests taken before January 2026.
GMAT: Not considered; GMAT is not listed among published postgraduate taught application requirements for this programme.
GRE: Not considered; GRE is not listed among published postgraduate taught application requirements.