Economics majors require students to systematically master the basic theories of economics and related basic professional knowledge, understand the operating mechanism of market economy, be familiar with the national economic principles, policies and regulations, understand the history and present situation of economic development at home and abroad, and have the ability to conduct socio-economic investigation, economic analysis and practical operation by using quantitative analysis methods and modern technical means.
Economics majors have certain requirements for students' computing ability, because many economic models and quantitative calculations are involved in the course. If you want to study economics abroad, you usually need to have a background in economics, mathematics, finance and other related disciplines, and have a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics.
There are also many students studying economics in Britain every year. There are many top international universities in Britain, and the teaching-oriented master's degree system is 1 year, which can save some time and cost for students and bring a different international perspective.
Universities specializing in economics in Britain are: Cambridge University, Oxford University, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, University of Warwick, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds, Lancaster University and University of Surrey.
In particular, the London School of Economics and Political Science, a famous G5 super-elite university in the UK, ranked 5th in the world in 2020QS and 1 in the UK. The current and former faculty and students of its economics department have trained 10 Nobel Prize winners.
If you want to apply for a master's degree in economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, you usually need to obtain a first-class honorary bachelor's degree from a British university or an international equivalent, with an IELTS score of 7.0 and a single score of not less than 6.5. In addition, you need to provide GRE scores.