MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (EME), 2014
(and BSc in Mathematics and Economics, Class of 2013)
“I chose LSE for postgraduate study as the longstanding reputation of the MSc programmes speaks for itself. I had always wanted to pursue further study after completing my BSc in Mathematics and Economics at LSE and thought a PhD was likely. I knew of no better place than LSE to complete my preparation, especially in the EME programme.
I currently study Economics as a PhD student at Northwestern University. The level of rigour demanded by EME is an excellent indication of what is expected in (theoretical) research. The degree also serves as a strong signal of ability to graduate schools in the United States, and elsewhere.
One great aspect of the MSc programmes is the variety of courses you can elect to take as options, and the large number of leading professors that come along with them. The opportunity to interact with them is really valuable because it can really help shape your research and/or career interests, and the classes/readings/discussions can provide really insightful approaches to problems in your field of interest. The students are all really motivated, those that apply have a lot of success with PhD applications, and they're keen to discuss topical issues raised in class and elsewhere. One of the other great things is the diversity of the student body. It's really a great opportunity for a cultural education, and to see how others think. You can get to know lots of people in the social events that take place during the EC400 pre-sessional course before term begins.”