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Institution
Durham University
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Course type
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
Field
Economics
Economics
Economics
Duration
1 year
1 year
2 years
Tuition / year
$44,700
$52,600
$38,430
Language requirement
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0)
IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0)
Entry requirements
Upper second-class honours degree in Economics or a quantitative discipline. Strong mathematical background required. Knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics at undergraduate level is expected.
First-class honours degree in Economics or equivalent. Strong quantitative background with training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at undergraduate level.
First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in Economics or a closely related subject. Strong quantitative background with training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics expected. GRE required.
Start date
October 2026
October 2026
October 2026