Applications
IMPORTANT – Deadline for September 2010 entry:
Overseas (non UK/EU) applicants MUST apply by 20th of July, 2010
UK/EU applicants MUST apply by 15th of August, 2010
We look for high grades in university level courses covering introductory integration, probability theory, and linear algebra. We also look for courses that have covered statistics, and multivariate multi-constraint optimisation. However, exceptions are students who have high grades (very high 2:1 or first) in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or a related mathematics discipline.
A “2:1” is roughly the equivalent to a B+ or 80%, but this varies from country to country so applicants from overseas are encouraged to check the information by country on the International Office website which also a valuable source of information of students apply from out with the UK.
In all cases successful applicants should have high grades in undergraduate courses in mathematics, statistics and economics courses. Anyone who is considering applying but is unsure if they have the appropriate qualifications is invited to email the Programme Office with a scanned transcript of your grades, and we will be happy to give you some informal feedback.
For students from non-English speaking countries there is an English-language requirement. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 580 (237+ computer-based) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 is required. For more information on language requirements following webpage: http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/Postgraduate/prospective/englang.htm
Application Process
The University of Edinburgh operates an online application process for all postgraduate programmes.
To apply for the MSc in Economics or Economics (Finance) for entry in September 2010 click on this link: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/finder/details.php?id=272, and under the heading ‘Application’, click Apply.
To help us assess your application quickly it is essential you give brief details (main topics studied and textbooks used) of any maths, statistics and economics courses you have taken. You should enter this information in the box marked Relevant Knowledge/Training Skills.
For ALL applicants, we require official transcripts for your undergraduate studies, and if you have graduated, a degree certificate. If you have not yet graduated then you may still apply without the degree certificate.
If your original transcripts and degree certificates are in a language other than English, we also require certified translations of your transcript and degree certificate. Additionally, if your first language is not English we will require an English language certificate. (please see above)
Providing full documentation will help us to assess your case as quickly and efficiently as possible. We may need to contact you by email during the application process so please use a valid and working email address in your online application and check it regularly after applying.
Demand for places on these programmes is high and places are allocated to suitably qualified applicants on a first come first served basis and therefore we advise applicant to apply early to the programmes. As soon as the programmes are full we will indicate this on our website.
If you need further information, please contact the SGPE Admissions Team at:
Email: sgpe.admissions@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)131 651 1764
Address: SGPE Admissions
School of Economics
Room 1.09 , 31 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh EH8 9JT
United Kingdom