MPhil Economics at University of Cambridge

I want to apply for a Masters in Economics at the University of Cambridge. I have a 2:1 degree (65%) from a UK university which is slightly lesser known. I got 67.8% in my penultimate term and 70.3% in my final term. I am now working in economic consulting at a Big 4 firm.

What are my chances of getting in? Surely working in economic consulting at a big 4 should help massively. Would really appreciate replies from people who know about this topic and this masters. Also if theres any contacts or people/professors anyone knows of who has knowledge on this topic, please let me know :smile:

thank you!

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Doones

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Original post by wonderingmasters

I want to apply for a Masters in Economics at the University of Cambridge. I have a 2:1 degree (65%) from a UK university which is slightly lesser known. I got 67.8% in my penultimate term and 70.3% in my final term. I am now working in economic consulting at a Big 4 firm.

What are my chances of getting in? Surely working in economic consulting at a big 4 should help massively. Would really appreciate replies from people who know about this topic and this masters. Also if theres any contacts or people/professors anyone knows of who has knowledge on this topic, please let me know :smile:

thank you!

There are various admissions stats here
http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/admissions-statistics

In general, offer rates for postgrad courses are much higher than undergrad. For Economics it's approx 1 in 3.

You should probably also join this thread in the Postgraduate Forum
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4207500
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nohandle

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Anyone here, who conitnued onto the MPhil after doing their Advanced Diploma in Economics?

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DCRsilver

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Original post by wonderingmasters

I want to apply for a Masters in Economics at the University of Cambridge. I have a 2:1 degree (65%) from a UK university which is slightly lesser known. I got 67.8% in my penultimate term and 70.3% in my final term. I am now working in economic consulting at a Big 4 firm.

What are my chances of getting in? Surely working in economic consulting at a big 4 should help massively. Would really appreciate replies from people who know about this topic and this masters. Also if theres any contacts or people/professors anyone knows of who has knowledge on this topic, please let me know :smile:

thank you!

It's not impossible, the work experience will help a bit. Add a professional reference from a senior economist from work if you can, that will make a certain difference. If your quant/econometrics scores are 70 or above, that will help a lot too.

But most people applying are on course for a 1st. I have a 1st already achieved and give myself 50/50 at best. The competition is getting better each year.

MPhil Economics at University of Cambridge

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