Master of Science [M.Sc] [Financial Economics] From Birkbeck, University of London

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
•  Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:2), or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a highly quantitative subject, or the Birkbeck Graduate Diploma in Economics or Graduate Diploma in Finance.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Students are reviewed on their individual merits and professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. 
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue a career in banking and finance, the public sector, industry, and research and analysis. Possible professions include financial risk analyst, economist, researcher, or purchasing manager. This degree can also be useful in becoming a management consultant or actuary.

Common career paths for economics graduates include:

• Economist
• Financial risk analyst
• Data analyst
• Financial planner
• Accountant
• Economic researcher
• Financial consultant
• Investment analyst