Advanced Diploma in Economics at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Economics is a nine-month taught course (from the last week in September to the end of June) for students whose first degree contains little or no economics. The Advanced Diploma programme sets out to give a thorough grounding in the essentials of modern economics, with a strong emphasis on practical applications. It is intended primarily as a conversion course: individuals already trained in another discipline should acquire the same basic skills, over the course of a single academic year, as would normally be gained by those studying for a three-year degree in economics.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Please read the Faculty's Entry Requirements and How to Apply pages (as a minimum) before applying for this course. The Faculty of Economics has high academic requirements and a large number of applicants that meet them. Applicants should have attained or expect to attain a high upper second-class undergraduate (or international equivalent) qualification. If you do not meet the criteria listed below, it is unlikely you will be offered a place. Applicants from UK universities: an undergraduate degree with a minimum of a high 2.1 (average grade over 68%). English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 23,412 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,042 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/ececadecn/apply

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