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University of Manchester: Economics
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Our five-year PhD programme consists of:
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Two years of formal training;
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Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up).
The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year.
In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the subsequent three years of research.
The programme structure aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
We admit around 8-10 PGRs per year, and five-year scholarships from the department/school are available. There is also the possibility to compete for ESRC funding.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Streams: The 1+3 stream consists of one year of PhD level teaching followed by 3 years of research. The 1+1+3 stream consists of one year of MSc teaching followed by the 1+3 stream. High level of performance: At a minimum, applicants must achieve an average of 65% in coursework with no unit marks below 55%, for both the undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees as well as a 65% mark for the dissertation. Typically, offer holders exceed these standards significantly. Applicants may be required to achieve higher grades and meet additional requirements (see how your application is considered). Degree Requirement : The economics training applicants have received should be equivalent to that offered at the University of Manchester. Applicants with degrees in quantitative fields other than economics will be considered on a case-by-case basis . We do not normally consider applicants whose previous studies have been in non-quantitative fields. Our criteria are: - 1+1+3 Stream: applicants must demonstrate high-level performance in a degree equivalent to a - 1+3 Stream: applicants must demonstrate high-level performance in a degree equivalent to the Competition for places on this programme is very high and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Additionally, we reserve the flexibility to determine the appropriate stream (1+3 or 1+1+3) for each applicant. Even if an applicant technically meets the minimum requirements for the 1+3 stream, we may choose to admit them to the 1+1+3 stream based on our academic judgment. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our five-year PhD programme consists of:
-
Two years of formal training;
-
Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up).
The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year.
In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the subsequent three years of research.
The programme structure aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
We admit around 8-10 PGRs per year, and five-year scholarships from the department/school are available. There is also the possibility to compete for ESRC funding.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Streams: The 1+3 stream consists of one year of PhD level teaching followed by 3 years of research. The 1+1+3 stream consists of one year of MSc teaching followed by the 1+3 stream. High level of performance: At a minimum, applicants must achieve an average of 65% in coursework with no unit marks below 55%, for both the undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees as well as a 65% mark for the dissertation. Typically, offer holders exceed these standards significantly. Applicants may be required to achieve higher grades and meet additional requirements (see how your application is considered). Degree Requirement : The economics training applicants have received should be equivalent to that offered at the University of Manchester. Applicants with degrees in quantitative fields other than economics will be considered on a case-by-case basis . We do not normally consider applicants whose previous studies have been in non-quantitative fields. Our criteria are: - 1+1+3 Stream: applicants must demonstrate high-level performance in a degree equivalent to a - 1+3 Stream: applicants must demonstrate high-level performance in a degree equivalent to the Competition for places on this programme is very high and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Additionally, we reserve the flexibility to determine the appropriate stream (1+3 or 1+1+3) for each applicant. Even if an applicant technically meets the minimum requirements for the 1+3 stream, we may choose to admit them to the 1+1+3 stream based on our academic judgment. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MA
Summary
Our MA Economics is designed to meet the growing demand for students who seek a course which combines solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, with quantitative methods and research-informed applied economics units.
You will benefit from core training in these areas but will also be free to develop your expertise in specialist areas of your choosing through our broad range of optional course units, such as:
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Development economics;
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Healthcare economics;
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Economics of environmental policy;
-
Global economic history.
Our MA Economics stands apart from our MSc Economics programme through its emphasis on rigorous, applied, career-focused units designed with the job market in mind. The MA Economics emphasises relatively more on practice-oriented units, equipping you with the skills employers value. It is ideally suited for those seeking to work as economists or in related roles after graduation. If your ambition is to pursue postgraduate research, our MSc Economics course may be a better fit.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject in which you have achieved a high level of performance. You should normally have a good training in the core areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory (up to at least intermediate level) and a strong background in mathematics and statistics. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MA Economics is designed to meet the growing demand for students who seek a course which combines solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, with quantitative methods and research-informed applied economics units.
You will benefit from core training in these areas but will also be free to develop your expertise in specialist areas of your choosing through our broad range of optional course units, such as:
-
Development economics;
-
Healthcare economics;
-
Economics of environmental policy;
-
Global economic history.
Our MA Economics stands apart from our MSc Economics programme through its emphasis on rigorous, applied, career-focused units designed with the job market in mind. The MA Economics emphasises relatively more on practice-oriented units, equipping you with the skills employers value. It is ideally suited for those seeking to work as economists or in related roles after graduation. If your ambition is to pursue postgraduate research, our MSc Economics course may be a better fit.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject in which you have achieved a high level of performance. You should normally have a good training in the core areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory (up to at least intermediate level) and a strong background in mathematics and statistics. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The University of Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here at Manchester, including three Nobel Prize winners. Graduate students from across the globe come here to study economics, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision in the core and specialist areas of economics.
Interdisciplinary study is also actively pursued here with many course units involving a number of different Schools at the University.
The MA Economics course is designed to meet the growing demand for those who seek a degree combining a solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles with quantitative methods and research informed applied economics units.
This course is different from the existing MSc Economics course at The University of Manchester because of its focus on mainstream but less theoretical units that need to be completed.
If you choose the MA Economics course, you will take compulsory course units in both microeconomics and macroeconomics; you will further advance your quantitative skills and techniques in the core units:
-
introduction to econometrics;
-
mathematics for economists;
-
further econometrics;
-
as part of your dissertation, you will focus on applied and/or policy-oriented research of economic data as relevant to policy makers and economics professionals.
The course suits students who are interested in a career straight after the MA. If you are interested in postgraduate research, you may find our MSc Economics course more appropriate.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject in which you have achieved a high level of performance. You should normally have a good training in the core areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory (up to at least intermediate level) and a strong background in mathematics and statistics. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The University of Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here at Manchester, including three Nobel Prize winners. Graduate students from across the globe come here to study economics, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision in the core and specialist areas of economics.
Interdisciplinary study is also actively pursued here with many course units involving a number of different Schools at the University.
The MA Economics course is designed to meet the growing demand for those who seek a degree combining a solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles with quantitative methods and research informed applied economics units.
This course is different from the existing MSc Economics course at The University of Manchester because of its focus on mainstream but less theoretical units that need to be completed.
If you choose the MA Economics course, you will take compulsory course units in both microeconomics and macroeconomics; you will further advance your quantitative skills and techniques in the core units:
-
introduction to econometrics;
-
mathematics for economists;
-
further econometrics;
-
as part of your dissertation, you will focus on applied and/or policy-oriented research of economic data as relevant to policy makers and economics professionals.
The course suits students who are interested in a career straight after the MA. If you are interested in postgraduate research, you may find our MSc Economics course more appropriate.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject in which you have achieved a high level of performance. You should normally have a good training in the core areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory (up to at least intermediate level) and a strong background in mathematics and statistics. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MSc
Summary
Our MSc Economics is designed to provide expert theoretical and technical training to future economists and academics of the subject. It builds on developed understandings of areas such as mathematics, econometrics, and programming to produce graduates who are experts in their field with highly refined specialist skills.
Studying on the MSc Economics, you will benefit from advanced training in key areas such as mathematics, econometric methods, quantitative methods, and economic theory. You will also be free to develop your expertise in specialist areas of your choosing through our broad range of optional course units, such as:
-
International macroeconomics;
-
Financial econometrics;
-
Economics of environmental policy;
-
Global economic history.
This course is different from our MA Economics course because of its focus on more advanced theoretical and technical units that need to be completed. Our MSc in Economics also offers a broader selection of optional course units and is better suited to those who wish to pursue more technical or specific roles after graduation, or to progress to a career in economics research and academia. Our MA is better suited to those who are interested in pursuing a more general career direction, such as in policy, business, consulting, data analysis, and related fields.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MSc Economics is designed to provide expert theoretical and technical training to future economists and academics of the subject. It builds on developed understandings of areas such as mathematics, econometrics, and programming to produce graduates who are experts in their field with highly refined specialist skills.
Studying on the MSc Economics, you will benefit from advanced training in key areas such as mathematics, econometric methods, quantitative methods, and economic theory. You will also be free to develop your expertise in specialist areas of your choosing through our broad range of optional course units, such as:
-
International macroeconomics;
-
Financial econometrics;
-
Economics of environmental policy;
-
Global economic history.
This course is different from our MA Economics course because of its focus on more advanced theoretical and technical units that need to be completed. Our MSc in Economics also offers a broader selection of optional course units and is better suited to those who wish to pursue more technical or specific roles after graduation, or to progress to a career in economics research and academia. Our MA is better suited to those who are interested in pursuing a more general career direction, such as in policy, business, consulting, data analysis, and related fields.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The University of Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here at Manchester, including three Nobel Prize winners. Graduate students from across the globe come to study economics at Manchester, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision offered by our postgraduate programmes.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The University of Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here at Manchester, including three Nobel Prize winners. Graduate students from across the globe come to study economics at Manchester, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision offered by our postgraduate programmes.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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