Graduate Diploma Economics at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This Graduate Diploma in Economics is a specialist conversion course that is ideal if you have an undergraduate degree in another subject area but wish to switch to economics. You do not need any prior training in the subject, including in mathematics, as it equips you with a thorough grounding in the fundamental ideas and methods of modern economics.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First you will build the necessary mathematical and statistical toolkit you need to study economics. Then you will gain foundational knowledge in the principal ideas and methods of modern economics. You must complete four modules worth a total of 120 credits, plus pre-sessional classes in September. Compulsory modules include Applied Statistics and Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics for Economists, Microeconomics.

Career pathways

Some of our graduates from this course have gone on to be employed at the following organisations: HM Treasury, Bank of England, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Deloitte, KPMG UK.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our standard entry requirements for postgraduate courses are a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any area of study. Evidence of aptitude for mathematical and statistical analysis is advantageous. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,025 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,780 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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