MRes Economics
University of Surrey
Key Information
Campus location
Guildford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 22,900 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* for overseas students | £9,000 for UK students
Introduction
Why Choose This Course
Our MRes Economics is the first year of our doctoral program followed by the 3-4 year PhD program. Alternatively, it can lead to a stand-alone MRes degree after one year of study.
You'll learn from academics at the frontier of their research fields, allowing you to develop specialist skills and techniques, in a vibrant research-focused department.
Our School of Economics produces graduates sought-after by leading economics departments, central banks, research institutions, consultancies, and think tanks around the world.
The School of Economics has a reputation as a leading research-intensive department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, our School was ranked in the top 10 schools in the UK for world-leading research. The School achieved an overall ranking of 6th for real-world impact and 8th for research environment in REF 2021. Our student satisfaction rating in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 was 87%.
What You Will Study
You will study research-oriented modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at an advanced level, and complete a research project with an MRes dissertation. You'll gain an advanced understanding of research methods and techniques, enabling you to apply your knowledge to a range of economic problems.
Our MRes will provide you with the transferable skills and knowledge to pursue doctoral research in economics and employment as a professional economist in a research environment. Alternatively, you can also graduate with a stand-alone MRes degree after one year.
Admissions
Curriculum
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 programs based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75, or 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programs follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each program. These are all outlined in the program specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
Full-Time
Year 1
- 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
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Career Opportunities
We offer career information, advice, and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
The Economics MRes provides a deep understanding of the problems research economists tackle.
Graduates from the School of Economics are sought-after by leading economics departments, business schools, and research institutions around the world.
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
- University of Texas at Austin.
Our past Ph.D. 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
- Leading think tanks and economic consultancy firms.
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English Language Requirements
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