MRes Economics

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
 

• Advanced Econometrics 1
• Advanced Macroeconomics 1
• Advanced Microeconomics 1
• Research Methods 1
• Advanced Econometrics 2
• Advanced Macroeconomics 2
• Advanced Microeconomics 2
• Research Methods 2
• Advanced Research Project

Typically, applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline, or a masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualifications).

A minimum of two referees should be provided with your application. Applicants are also requested to submit a cover letter specifying their motivation to pursue a PhD in Economics at the University of Surrey and highlighting their broad research interests.

English language requirements
 

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£8,200
• Overseas-£19,200

Our PhD students have gone on to academic positions as lecturers and postdoctoral researchers in the UK and overseas, including institutions such as:
 

• University of Cambridge
• University of Sussex
• University of East Anglia
• European University Institute
• University of Glasgow
• London School of Economics.

Our past PhD students have also gone on to take leading positions in international institutions including:
 

• The International Monetary Fund
• The European Central Bank
• The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
• The Financial Conduct Authority
• The Bank of Canada
• The European Investment Fund
• As well as leading think tanks and economic consultancy firms.