Graduate Diploma Economics

Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
Awards available	Graduate Diploma
Programme length	Nine months full-time
Location of programme	Clifton campus
Part-time study available	No, full-time only
Start date	September 2021

Programme overview

For students interested in an MSc in Economics or Economics and Finance after an undergraduate degree in a different discipline, this fast-track one-year programme provides essential training in economics and econometrics in preparation for a specialist master's programme.

Fees for 2021/22

We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2021/22 are as follows:

UK: full-time: £9,700
Overseas (including EU): full-time: £18,400
Channel Islands/IoM: full-time: £9,700

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a five per cent increase in fees each year. Find out more about tuition fees.

Alumni scholarship

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a ten per cent reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni scholarship.

Funding for 2021/22

Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students.

Programme structure

Three core economics units are taken from the school's undergraduate programmes. You must also select two specialised units from a list of options that includes both second- and third-year undergraduate units, and you must choose at least one third-year unit.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content of our Graduate Diploma in Economics.

Entry requirements

An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Entrance qualifications must include a significant mathematical component, either at degree level or a minimum of grade A in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent). Candidates should supply details of high school qualifications when applying. Economics Graduates will not be considered for the Economics PG Dip. Graduates of Economics should apply for the Economics MSc.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Profile G

Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

Admissions statement

Careers

Successful completion of this programme will enable graduates to seek employment in economics-related fields and meet entrance requirements for postgraduate programmes at master's level or higher.

How to apply

Application deadline: 31 July 2021 for International applicants. 19 August 2021 for UK applicants. Early applications recommended; places may fill before the deadline. As students from different regions tend to apply at different points in the application period, applications from some regions may close earlier in the year.

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