Masters

Hi guys,
I just wanted to ask what/if any RG universities would accept me coming from a Leicester university economics BSC degree? As I am thinking of applying but I am not sure what would turn down my offer immediately. I’m predicted a 1st and my personal statement/recommendation letter is good.

Thank you

As far as I know, most top end RG unis would accept you provided you did a degree from a recognised university and you meet the grade requirements.
A first in a quantitative economics degree from Leicester should be more than sufficient for most master's degree courses in economics or something similar.

would the likes of Sheffield and york be in my reach to apply? And then maybe the likes of leeds/Bristol (for example) be out of my reach? Thank you for replying

I would like to say if you are able to secure a 1st class, even Oxford should be in your reach.
Leeds, Bristol, York, Sheffiled should all be fine with your degree.

The things I would be mindful of is whether the degree course page specifically say your degree needs to be from a top end uni. In most cases, they are not likely to ask of that for applications for master's degree courses (you might get some for PhDs).
However, whether the specific uni/admissions department would accept your application in practice is another matter. I cannot tell you for certain how things will turn out.

No I understand thank you for your help, of course if someone wanted to go to the same uni as me for masters they would be picked rather than me. But is there anything I could do that may help boost my application to maybe have a better shot?

I can't really say. Usually you have your personal statement and transcript as requirements for your application. They might ask for graduate entrance tests, but that's at specific unis.

The best thing you can do is to spice up your personal statement. Things that can stand out include: