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University of Warwick: Economics (MRes leading to PhD)
Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
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Department | Economics |
Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
economics.pgoffice@warwick.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02476 524585 |
Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The MRes/PhD course is an integrated Master of Research in Economics, from which students progress to PhD in Economics. You will be taught and guided by top class researchers, at the forefront of their field, and will receive comprehensive support for your entry to the job market. Warwick's Department of Economics, ranked 1st in the UK (The Good University Guide 2023) and 22nd the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2023), will provide you with exceptionally high-quality training, skills and techniques in advanced economics.
Our comprehensive 2+4 MRes/PhD research programme offers a unique training opportunity in advanced economics. We aim to provide you with professional training in modern economics, including tools and techniques of analysis at the forefront of the discipline, and opportunities to apply this in extended research.
We offer a two-week Mathematics and Statistics pre-sessional programme, which starts two weeks before the official start of term. The pre-sessional course will provide a thorough grounding in the mathematical techniques required throughout the programme and attendance is highly recommended, although not compulsory.
Warwick Economics was ranked 2nd in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 and 99% of our research was deemed to be world leading or internationally excellent. We have five separate seminar series running on a weekly basis (term time), with invited eminent speakers from around the world. MRes and PhD students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
**Skills from this degree**
You will focus on developing a range of important skills, including:
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of comparative and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Ability to identify and process data to produce original results.
- Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in your chosen specialised areas of economics.
- Sound ability to formulate hypotheses and viable explanations based on received ideas and in combination with other comparable data.
- Ability to critically evaluate existing models with a view to formulating revised or new models.
- Understanding the role of the researcher in policy making and policy analysis.
This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The MRes/PhD course is an integrated Master of Research in Economics, from which students progress to PhD in Economics. You will be taught and guided by top class researchers, at the forefront of their field, and will receive comprehensive support for your entry to the job market. Warwick's Department of Economics, ranked 4th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023) and 25th the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2022), will provide you with exceptionally high-quality training, skills and techniques in advanced economics.
**Course overview**
Our comprehensive 2+4 MRes/PhD research programme offers a unique training opportunity in advanced economics. We aim to provide you with professional training in modern economics techniques, as well as knowledge of their field. This includes tools and techniques of analysis at the forefront of the discipline, and opportunities to apply this in extended research.
We offer a two-week Mathematics and Statistics pre-sessional programme, which starts two weeks before the official start of term. The pre-sessional course will provide a thorough grounding in the mathematical techniques required throughout the programme and attendance is highly recommended, although not compulsory.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The MRes/PhD course is an integrated Master's in Economics, from which students progress to PhD in Economics. Warwick's Economics Department, ranked 3rd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022) and 25th the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2021), will provide you with exceptionally high-quality training, skills and techniques in advanced economics.
**Course overview**
Our comprehensive 2+4 MRes/PhD research programme offers a unique training opportunity in advanced economics. We aim to provide you with professional training in modern economics techniques, as well as knowledge of their field. This includes tools and techniques of analysis at the forefront of the discipline, and opportunities to apply this in extended research.
We offer a two-week Mathematics and Statistics pre-sessional programme, which starts two weeks before the official start of term. The pre-sessional course will provide a thorough grounding in the mathematical techniques required throughout the programme and attendance is highly recommended, although not compulsory.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
The University of Warwick is a world-class campus university, renowned for its excellent teaching and ground-breaking research. We are ranked 64th in the QS World University Guide 2023 and listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. Our students are our priority and at Warwick, they are challenged, supported, and guided by some of the world's finest minds. Whether you want to aim for a successful career after study or take …
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