Centre for Financial & Management Studies (CeFiMS) - University of London

PG Diploma in Economic Principles

Application deadlines  

The application process must be completed by 1 April if you wish to enroll to commence study for any of these programmes in June of the same year or 17 November (for a January start date) respectively.

 

This deadline applies to all CeFiMS programmes by distance learning :
 
MSc Financial Management;

MSc Finance and Financial Law;
MSc Financial Economics;
MSc Development Finance;
MSc Public Policy & Management;
Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Principles;
Individual Professional Courses (IPC)

How to Apply

The application process consists of two stages. The first stage is the completion of the application form, which can either be done online form or by downloading a hard copy [PDF; 91 KB; New Window]. The second stage is the submission of the supporting documentation required. If you want a provisional assessment of your application, complete stage one and send it to us.

The University will advise you of your offer, subject to the completion of stage two. Alternatively, you can send your application with the supporting documentation and the University will be able to consider a full formal offer.

1. A completed application form
2. Either the original or a certified copy (see notes below) of your University transcript(s)
3. Either the original or a certified copy of an identity document
4. A supporting statement of around 500 words explaining why you wish to undertake this programme, and how you see it in relation to your future career direction.

Supporting documentation for applications

Where copies of documents are required to support your application, you will be required to send a photocopy of the original or a ‘certified copy’. It is very important that you follow the document request accurately.
 
A certified copy - is a photocopy of a document that has been stamped and verified by a British Council official.

You can find the location of your nearest British Council office from ---here---
 
The supporting documentation required from distance learning applicants is:
 
An original or certified copy of your university transcript(s). This is a document from your university that records all the courses you studied, the grades that you obtained and your final degree result. If you are having certified copies made, please ensure that you include any explanation of grades that may be printed on the reverse of the original.
 
A photocopy of an identity document, such as a birth or marriage certificate or a passport.
 
All supporting documentation must be in English. If it is necessary for documents to be translated, please include a certified copy of the original document with a certified translation. It is your responsibility to arrange for all the necessary documentation to be obtained in support of your application. The University cannot undertake this on your behalf.
 
Please note that, if necessary, the University reserves the right to verify your qualifications with the relevant awarding body and to request further information from you about your background.
 
If your university prefers to send a copy of your transcript directly to us, please indicate this on the Application Form. Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure that it is sent to the University.
 
Personal statement
 
All distance learning applications must include a personal statement of around 500 words. This should include a brief account of your academic background and present job or career, and a more extended justification of your reasons for wanting to study finance or public policy and management at postgraduate level. It does not matter whether your interest in studying is for career advancement or personal interest, but the University does want to be convinced of your commitment to a sustained programme of study.