Course summary
Why choose this course? Our MRes Economics is the first year of our doctoral programme followed by the four-year PhD programme. It'll 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. 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. At Surrey we produce graduates sought-after by leading economics departments, central banks, research institutions, consultancies and think tanks around the world. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Economics was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for world-leading research and achieved an overall ranking of 6th for real-world impact and 8th for research environment. What you will study You’ll 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 economics problems. The first semester of the programme will provide students with a solid foundation in modern economics and econometrics. The second semester will introduce students to more advanced topics such as microeconometrics, optimal fiscal and monetary policy, and game theory.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details, to the bottom right. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
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. GRE criteria Applicants should also take the GRE exam, unless they have completed a University of Surrey degree or are currently studying with us. Only the Quantitative Reasoning part of the GRE test is compulsory. Applications without evidence of GRE (Quantitative Reasoning) will not be considered. Please note your GRE exam statement should be less than five years old at the start of the course. You should arrange for an official certificate of your score to be sent to Admissions Services of the University from the Educational Testing Service (ETS), as well as entering your scores in the relevant section of the application form. Please also select the University of Surrey as an official score recipient. The Surrey institution code for the GRE is 3495; no department code is required as the scores are processed centrally. For more information about the test please see the GRE website or the ETS website. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
FEES:
For current information regarding postgraduate fees, please visit the course page on our website. The link is under Course contact details.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries?field_student_level_value[postgraduate]=postgraduate
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.