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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Economics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Why choose this course

Our MRes Economics is the first year of our doctoral programme followed by the 3-4 year PhD programme. 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.

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.

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.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers 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.

Modules

The module provides the analytical tools required for deriving the limiting distribution of estimators in the context of linear models (OLS and instrumental variables) and nonlinear models (NLS and Generalized Method of Moments). Since asymptotic approximations may be not be sufficiently accurate in finite samples, we study how to construct bootstrap critical values, in order to provide more accurate inference.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,900

Entry requirements

Typically, applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline and 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.

University information

The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which is represented by over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity, with cultural inclusivity is at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven...more

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