MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD)

at University of Exeter

During the programme students will study 9 mandatory modules (including the MRes dissertation) and 2 (out of 3) sequences of optional modules totalling 240 credits. Each module other than the dissertation consists of 15 credits. The research dissertation amounts to 60 credits.
 

Students will also participate in the weekly graduate workshop and departmental seminar, where research is presented by graduate students and faculty members, respectively. In addition, they will also be encouraged to attend reading groups organised by faculty members in different relevant topics, from machine learning to price theory.

Year 1:

Compulsory modules

MRes Economics S1 term 1 modules            

• Research Methods I
• Microeconomic Theory I
• Macroeconomic Theory I
• Econometric Theory I

MRes Economics S1 term 2 modules            

• Microeconomic Theory II
• Macroeconomic Theory II
• Econometric Theory II
• Research Methods II
   

Year 2:

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation    

A good 2:1 (65%+) degree with honours in an Economics or related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is required. Degrees in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Statistics are also considered.
 

We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study.
 

Applicants are encouraged to submit their (quantitative reasoning) GRE scores.
 

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic)
Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
 

TOEFL IBT
Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
 

Pearson Test of English (Academic)
58 with no less than 55 in all communicative skills.

UK fees per year:
£5,500 full-time
 

International fees per year:
£12,500 full-time

The MRes programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out PhD level research and subject to meeting the entry criteria you will be able to progress onto our PhD Economics programme.
 

Upon completion of your PhD, you will be well equipped to conduct top-notch research and pursue careers in academia, government or consultancy.
 

Recent placements of our graduating students include assistant professorships and lectureships at places like Lancaster University, University of Manchester, Warwick University and Xiamen University. Others have taken post-doctoral positions at places like FAU-Erlangen-Nuremberg and University of Innsbruck.