Upper 2nd Class Honours degree in economics with econometrics at least at the advanced undergraduate level; upper 2nd Class degree in mathematical subject with economics to at least a 1st-year undergraduate level or relevant professional experience in an economic policy or financial sector related job; A-level mathematics or equivalent required; if English is not a 1st language applicants wil require 1 of the following: a 1st degree from an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language; GCE O-level/GCSE English language or English literature, grade C minimum; Cambridge ESOL CPE at grade C or above; an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 for each subtest; a score of 600 minimum (computer score 250) in the TOEFL; satisfactory standard in the verbal section of the Princeton Test (GMAT); US SAT with 500 in verbal performance; WELT with pass grades of BBC minimum; other evidence of proficiency in the English language which satisfies the board of studies concerned.