Hi,

Thank you for your question.

Our funded PhDs are posted throughout the year on an ongoing basis so I recommend keeping an eye out on the link below: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/findaphd.aspx

Currently, we do not have any funded Ph.D. opportunities open at the moment in Economics however, we do have postgraduate funding opportunities that you can look into. They are dependant on a specific criterion however, you can check if any are available for your situation. If so, you may apply for our self-funded PhDs and potentially have some financial support if you meet and receive any funding from any scholarships on the postgraduate funding database. Please find the link below: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/index.aspx

Best, Moz

Hi,

Thank you for your question.

Usually, I would say we have about 12-15 hours of lectures a week however, it is quite difficult to say at the current moment what the format of lectures will be in going forward. Last year the majority of them were online, however, this year I believe it may start to move towards a more hybrid approach. I would recommend contacting the department for more information on this matter as they will be better able to assist you. You can contact them using the link below. Please specify that you are interested in MSc Investments.

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgt/register-accounting-finance

Best, Moz

Hi,

Regarding your query about IELTS, yes they are required for all international students unless you are exempt due to studying in the UK previously or having studied a degree taught in English.

Best, Moz

Hi, Thank you for your message. You can find the Graduate destinations for our PGT students in the link below: https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/employability/careers/postgraduate/pgt/dlhe-pgt.aspx

With regards to employers, the University of Birmingham often welcome hundreds of employers to career events some of which that are related to finance/economics are top banks, accountancy firms, consulting firms, and insurance firms.

Moz

Hi,

Thank you for your message.

I very much enjoyed my course and found it to be very useful. I come from a mathematics background and hence it was very important for me to learn more about finance and investments. I thought the course was very applied and many opportunities had become available to me upon completion of the course. The course is very diverse and has a large number of international students from all over the globe. The Business School also has a lot of career support for students and often has social events to help meet new people on the course.

My experience at the University of Birmingham has been very positive. I have now been studying at the university for 5 years and have very much enjoyed my time here. I have had a lot of support from the university with careers and this course was very insightful for me. I would recommend this course and I find that the course is also very relevant in the industry today. I recommend having a look more into what each module covers to identify if this course meets your requirements and expectations. You can do this using the link below: https://program-and-modules-handbook.bham.ac.uk/webhandbooks/WebHandbooks-control-servlet?Action=getModuleSearchList&pgDspAllOpts=N

Moz

Hi, thank you for your message.

We are very pleased that you are considering the University of Birmingham as a potential institution for your course. We do not have any requirement age or work experience restriction for our MSC Finance, Money and Banking programme. The only requirements are as below:

Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Also as you have mentioned, an MBA will be good to consider. Often more experienced professionals do choose an MBA over a Masters. Information about our MBA courses can be found below: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/index.aspx

Moz

Hi,

Thank you for your question.

For MSc Investments, the Business School will consider holders of three-year or four-year degree programmes (first-class or very good upper second class) from recognised institutions in India.

Best, Moz

Hi,

I would recommend uploading your documents again as they may not have been uploaded correctly in the first instance. Alternatively, you can email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk and ask them for an update on your application.

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Hi,

It is great to hear you are interested in MSc Investments. Yes, a strong mathematical background is important as it is a very applied course and includes a lot of mathematical modelling and mathematical theory. The course is roughly 80:20 with 80% being exam based and 20% being coursework but it can depend on each module. More information can be found about the modules using the link below: https://program-and-modules-handbook.bham.ac.uk/webhandbooks/WebHandbooks-control-servlet?Action=getModuleSearchList&pgDspAllOpts=N

Best, Moz

Hi,

Thank you for your message.

I know it can be difficult to choose sometimes whether to do a Masters degree or not and also which course to do at what university. I would recommend first look at what you have already learned in your BCOM and then look at the Financial Engineering Courses and see what is similar and what is the same. Ideally, you would like to find that you will be learning new concepts and techniques but also building from your own existing knowledge. you will need to assess for yourself if the course will encourage and support you in your future career choices.

I can only advise on my experiences and I think doing my Masters at the University of Birmingham has really helped to propel my future career opportunities.

If you have any questions, feel free to get back to me.

Best, Moz

Hi,

Thanks for your message.

The Financial Engineering course requires strong mathematical capabilities. The admissions tutor will look for evidence of advanced mathematical skills so please make sure you are able to demonstrate this.

You can find out more about the entry requirements in the link below: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/maths/financial-engineering.aspx#EntryRequirementsTab

I would encourage you to apply as you have a strong Accounting background.

Best, Moz

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

The requirements for MSc Economics are as below: A 2:1 bachelor’s Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. You are expected to have received good training in economics, to at least intermediate level, and to have taken at a minimum: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Statistics, and Mathematics or a Quantitative module at bachelor’s level. It seems to me that it will be very much dependant on your current economics knowledge. As your Computer Science background will possess a strong mathematical background, I would advise contacting the admissions team using the link below. They will be able to help clarify your question. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgt/register-economics-finance-and-statistics

Best, Moz

Hi,

I am okay thank you!

Regarding your query, yes you are still eligible to apply for the MSc Investments programme as alongside you Structural Engineering Masters which is quite mathematical, you also have additional experience within the finance area: However please check that you meet the requirement below:

"A good Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject and/or applicants must have obtained good grades in mathematically related modules at the undergraduate level. Holders of a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in Iran with a minimum of 14/20 or 70% will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate taught programmes."

The Investments course is a very applied course and does give you the theoretical knowledge of proven methods and models to invest, trade, build portfolios and analyse returns to name a few. It will help to gain further skills in the Investment sector.

Job opportunities depend on each individual and the current financial situation. I am aware of many people (both UK and international students) who have received offers from large financial companies. I would recommend that if you do decide to study the course them I strongly urge you to apply for jobs at a very early stage and understand the application process.

Hi there,

Thank you for getting in touch.

The entry requirements vary depending on UK/International requirements. Please find more details below: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/business/investments-msc.aspx#EntryRequirementsTab

Although it states an honours degree, I would encourage you to apply as depending on the demand for the course, you may still be considered by the admissions tutor.

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

The requirements for Brazil are below? A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university

A grade of 7.5/10 for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement A grade of 6.5/10for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement

The admissions tutor will largely focus on the requirement above however, having additional degrees can help with the admissions process.

Feel free to get back to me if you have any other questions.

Hi,

As you already have an undergraduate degree, you can apply for a postgraduate degree in Economics depending on if you meet the entry requirement.

The general entry requirements are a 2:1 bachelor’s Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. You are expected to have received good training in economics, to at least intermediate level, and to have taken at a minimum: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Statistics, and Mathematics or a Quantitative module at bachelor’s level.

You can find more information about the entry requirements below: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/econ/economics.aspx#EntryRequirementsTab

Best, Moz