Birmingham Business School, part of the University of Birmingham, offers a Master of Science (MSc) in International Economics. This one-year degree program focuses primarily on Business and Management Studies. For international students, the tuition fees at the University of Birmingham are £26,280. To be eligible for this degree course, students must provide proof of English language proficiency through tests like IELTS or PTE. Additionally, applicants need to have a graduation score of at least 60% to qualify for admission.

The MSc in International Economics offers focused and advanced training in the field of international economics. This is done through specialized courses covering trade theory, trade policy, and econometrics.

Students will gain the analytical and quantitative skills needed to assess recent changes in the global economy, especially those that affect policy decisions.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a 2:1 bachelor’s Honours degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related field. They should have good training in economics at least at an intermediate level, including courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Statistics, and Mathematics or a Quantitative module at the bachelor’s level. Applicants should have a four-year bachelor’s degree (first class or very good upper second class) or a three-year bachelor’s degree (first class) from recognized institutions in India.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

Applicants need a minimum score of 6.0 in any band of the IELTS exam.

PTE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

There is no specific cutoff mentioned, but applicants should have no less than 59 in all four skills.

Application Process for University of Birmingham

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Gather all the necessary documents for your application. This includes:

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR): You need to provide the contact details of two academic referees. If your course allows, you can submit one academic reference instead.

Make sure the reference letter is in PDF format. It should include:

• The reference should be on official letterhead with the logo and address of the organization or institution.
• The date, your details, and the details of the referee.
• A summary explaining how the referee knows you and why you are suitable for the course you are applying for.
• The referee's signature along with their official contact details.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

In addition to the LOR, you may need to submit other documents such as:

• Your academic transcripts.
• A copy of your passport.
• Your CV or resume.
• Any other documents specified by the course requirements.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Once you have prepared your documents, you can start your online application at the following link: University of Birmingham Online Application.

Step 4: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee for this course is £50, which is approximately INR 5,280.

You can pay the application fee using:

• Credit card
• Debit card

Students can choose to pay in the following ways:

• Make a single payment.
• Apply to pay in installments through Direct Debit. You can choose either a termly or monthly plan.
• Provide sponsor details during the registration process.

Step 5: Application Deadline

The deadline for the Fall intake (August) is May 7th. Please note that these dates are tentative based on previous years. For the exact deadline, connect with our expert counselors who can assist you.