University of Surrey · Full-time
Economics
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 profes…
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FABSS - School of Economics · Business and management
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. What you will study You’ll study research-orientated 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 you with a solid foundation in modern economics and econometrics. The second semester will introduce you to more advanced topics such as microeconometrics, optimal fiscal and monetary policy, and game theory.
Getting in
As the university states it
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).
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