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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Economics Primary Schools (General)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Economics (2 years) MRes

  • Research-oriented programme for students who already hold an MSc in economics or a related field
  • Strong emphasis on formal maths, statistics and econometrics
  • Teaching and dissertation supervision by research-active academics
  • In SEF, the MRes is the standard entry point to the PhD programme: Most students graduating from the programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements)
  • Can also be pursued as a stand-alone degree
  • Generous financial assistance available for outstanding candidates

Career paths

Most students graduating from programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements).

For those who do not pursue further studies, there's a wide range of potential economics careers, especially as research economists in public sector, international institutions, consulting, financial industry, think tanks or other research centres.

Our dedicated careers team offers students one-on-one appointments, support with job applications, practice interviews, information about internship opportunities and employability events.

Modules

This module forms the first part of first year students' econometrics training, which continues in Econometrics II (semester B). Econometrics I focuses on uni-variate regression models and covers the following topics: some further statistics; classical linear regression model, hypothesis testing and inference; generalized linear regression model; nonlinear regression model; endogeneity and instrumental variables and Regression Discontinuity Design.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,850

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

A First Class Honours or above at undergraduate level in Economics, Finance or a related subject. Subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Engineering may also be considered. We will also consider applications from MSc graduates in Economics and related disciplines, although it is not a requirement that applicants have completed an MSc.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more

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