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Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
Please read the Faculty's Entry Requirements and How to Apply pages before applying for this course.
Selection Process
Applications are considered as a gathered field in December with a strict limit on the number of offers that can be made each year. Most decisions are expected to be sent out between January and the end of April.
Borderline applications will be put on hold, placed on a waiting list, and assessed as a gathered field in May with decisions coming out by the end of July. You will be informed via email or Applicant Portal if you fall in this category and the final decision will be reflected on your Applicant Portal.
Kindly note that the Faculty will not provide feedback to individuals on the quality and content of their application to graduate programmes within the Faculty of Economics.
Further information on How To Apply
Things You'll Need
In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Details of mathematics background
Please upload details of your mathematics background to show that you meet the entry requirements outlined on the Faculty's website here. The template that MUST be used can be downloaded here. - Reasons for Applying (1000 characters) (mandatory)
- GRE
Applicants whose previous university training has been in countries outside the UK or part of the University of London International Programme MUST submit the results of a recent GRE test. Please note that failure to upload a GRE Test (if required) will result in the automatic withdrawal of the application. For more information, please see the Faculty's website here or contact us via email.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.