IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree, ideally a 2:1 or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university outside the UK). Applicants who have relevant career experience are also welcome to apply. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance career prospects by acquiring further skills. This course requires an intermediate knowledge of microeconomics and quantitative methods. However, if you have little or no economics training, you may be admitted if you attend our pre-sessional economics course.