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  Economics (Pathway to PhD) MRes


University of Exeter    Economics

Full time September MRes 2 years full-time
Business & Management (5) Economics (10) Mathematics (25)

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Are you ready to take your passion for economics to the next level? The Economics (Pathway to PhD) MRes programme at the University of Exeter is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of economic research. Over two years, you will delve into core economic models, econometric techniques, and research methods. In the second year, you'll have the opportunity to specialize in advanced topics such as fiscal policy, machine learning, and taxation. With guidance from our esteemed academic staff, you'll then progress to our three-year PhD Economics programme. Join us and unlock a world of research opportunities and exciting career prospects in academia, government, or consultancy.

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Overview

  • The MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD) is a two-year programme that provides the foundations for conducting modern research in economics. It is intended for anyone wishing to progress onto a PhD in economics or another related social science.
  • In the first year you will learn core economic models, econometric techniques and research methods.
  • In the second year you will specialise in modules covering advanced topics in the fields of econometric theory, empirical economics, microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory. The list of topics includes auctions, computational economics, education, fiscal policy, gender, health, human development, inequality, labour supply, machine learning, networks, sexual orientation, taxation, and voting.
  • By the end of the second year you will have acquired the tools to write an MRes dissertation. The MRes dissertation, which will be supervised by one member of our academic staff, will enable you to apply your research skills and develop an in-depth knowledge in your chosen field.
  • Following successful completion of your MRes you will then progress onto our three-year PhD Economics programme at University of Exeter. You will receive guidance from our internationally respected academic staff for progressing onto our PhD Economics programme.

Course content

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.

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Entry Requirements

A good 2:1 (65%+) degree with honours in 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.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.




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