Admissions
Admissions
Admission to our courses is very competitive so it is important to follow the entry criteria and requirements clearly during the application process. Places on our courses are limited so you should submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications may close earlier if all places on a course are filled prior to the published deadlines.
How to Apply
Please make sure you provide all the required documents in support of your application depending on the course you are applying to. Information on this can be found below.
The Department of Economics operates five admissions rounds for MSc and Diploma plus MSc applicants as follows:
| Applications Open | Applications Close | Offers Made | |
| Round 1 | 2 October 2025 | 12 November 2025 | mid-December 2025 |
| Round 2 | 13 November 2025 | 11 December 2025 | late-January 2026 |
| Round 3 | 12 December 2025 | 18 February 2026 | mid-March 2026 |
| Round 4 | 19 February 2026 | 8 April 2026 | late-April 2026 |
| Round 5 | 9 April 2026 | onwards | rolling |
Please note alongside your application you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of £75. You will need to pay this fee for each course you apply for.
Supporting Documents
After sending your application and fee, you will receive an email from the Postgraduate Admissions Team with instructions on uploading your supporting documents. This will include:
- Personal Statement
- Your undergraduate degree transcript, including details of any modules you have yet to complete.
- English Language certificate (IELTS) (if applicable).
- Academic reference
- GRE General Test score (if applicable)
Entry Requirements
Our courses are designed as full-time programmes, with teaching being delivered throughout the week, so are not available on a part-time basis. Previous students who have been working at the time of application have arranged a year-long sabbatical from their jobs in order to take the course.
| Programme | Entry Specifications |
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2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent specialising mainly in economics. You must have, or expect to obtain, a degree specialising mainly in economics of first or upper second class honours standard from a British university or the equivalent from an overseas university. This means you should have achieved a good standard in undergraduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics/economic statistics at an intermediate level. We also expect a good standard achieved in mathematics taken at undergraduate level. Whilst formal techniques are taught as part of the MSc course, prior training in these areas is expected. A full transcript should be included with the application. |
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2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent specialising mainly in economics. You should have achieved a good standard in undergraduate courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a 1st (or equivalent) in econometrics/economic statistics. We also expect a good standard achieved in mathematics taken at undergraduate level. |
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You must have, or expect to obtain an upper second class honours degree with a strong background in Mathematics and Statistics. This means you should have achieved a good standard in quantitative modules as part of your undergraduate degree, or have at least an A grade at A level Mathematics (or equivalent). |
Mathematics Requirements
MSc students will need to be competent in the following areas of mathematics and the below areas of statistics is essential.
- Mathematics - Calculus, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, constrained optimization using Lagrange multipliers, matrix algebra and linear equations.
- Statistics - Probability theory, distribution theory (binomial, normal and associated distributions), sampling theory, statistical inference, interval estimation, hypothesis testing (means and variances), least squares regression.
You can get a feel for what level is required for our MSc courses and test your current knowledge with our maths quiz.
We run a pre-sessional short course in Mathematics and Statistics two weeks before the start of the MSc course in the autumn term.
English Language Requirements
Students whose first language is not English must provide documentary evidence that they are able to understand and express themselves in written and spoken English sufficiently well.
You can find out more about our English language requirements.
International Qualifications
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.
Funding and Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships available for students looking to undertake MSc Economics study with us at the University of Warwick. Below are the scholarships relevant for students looking to study within the Department of Economics.
Fees and FundingFrequently Asked Questions
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