Birkbeck, University of London

Economics (Graduate Diploma)

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London or by distance learning, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Graduate Diploma in Economics will give you a thorough grounding in the fundamental ideas and methods of modern economics.

Key highlights

  • Thorough grounding in the fundamental ideas of modern economics
  • Covers the core methods used in modern economic analysis

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary

    The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

    Tuition fees and living costs.

  • MFA Theatre Directing Award

  • MRes Philosophy Bursary

    As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.

    Up to £4,000
  • Peltz scholarships

    Value: £3,500

    Up to £3,500
  • The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships

    £5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Will Vaughan Scholarship

    There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £3,500
  • Women in Sport Scholarship

    Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Economic analyst
  • Policy analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Research analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £16,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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