Study Economics Abroad

• A-Levels: AAA-AAB including Mathematics (essential at top universities)
• International Baccalaureate: 36-38 points with HL Mathematics
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Interest in how economies and markets function
• Minimum IELTS 6.5-7.0 for international students
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Economics A-level useful but not essential

Your Economics personal statement should demonstrate genuine interest in economic issues and how economies work, engagement with economic news and current affairs (inflation, interest rates, trade policies), wider reading beyond A-level (economics books, journals, blogs), understanding of both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, awareness of major economic challenges (inequality, climate change, development), mathematical ability applied to economics, specific economic topics that fascinate you, relevant work experience or economics-related activities, and understanding of economics as analytical discipline. Avoid simplistic political statements - demonstrate nuanced economic thinking. Discuss economic events, policies, or theories that interest you.

Economics interviews involve discussing economic concepts, analysing data, and problem-solving. Be prepared to discuss economic news and explain causes/effects, analyse graphs and data presented in interviews, solve economic problems using supply/demand or other frameworks, explain economic concepts you've mentioned in your statement, discuss economic policies and their trade-offs, demonstrate mathematical thinking applied to economics, show awareness of different economic schools of thought (Keynesian, Classical, Behavioral), and explain why you want to study economics. Practice thinking aloud through economic problems - show your reasoning, not just answers.