About this course
University of Surrey offers MSc Economics as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Economics. Based in Guildford, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £21,900 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in business, finance, accounting, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, maths, physics, statistics. Alternatively, another degree subject including 60 per cent (UK or equivalent) in macroeconomics and microeconomics and 60 per cent (UK or equivalent) in one module from algebra, calculus, maths, probability, quantitative methods or statistics. Applicants not meeting the above requirements who hold a 2:2 in one of the relevant subjects with demonstrable exposure to sufficient mathematics, statistics or economics may still be considered.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.