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The MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD) is a two-year programme that provides the foundations for conducting modern research in economics. It is intended for anyone wishing to progress onto a PhD in economics or another related social science.
In the first year you will learn core economic models, econometric techniques and research methods.
In the second year you will specialise in modules covering advanced topics in the fields of econometric theory, empirical economics, microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory. The list of topics includes auctions, computational economics, education, fiscal policy, gender, health, human development, inequality, labour supply, machine learning, networks, sexual orientation, taxation, and voting.
By the end of the second year you will have acquired the tools to write an MRes dissertation. The MRes dissertation, which will be supervised by one member of our academic staff, will enable you to apply your research skills and develop an in-depth knowledge in your chosen field.
Following successful completion of your MRes you will then progress onto our three-year PhD Economics programme at University of Exeter. You will receive guidance from our internationally respected academic staff for progressing onto our PhD Economics programme.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD)
Overview
The MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD) is a two-year programme that provides the foundations for conducting modern research in economics. It is intended for anyone wishing to progress onto a PhD in economics or another related social science.
In the first year you will learn core economic models, econometric techniques and research methods.
In the second year you will specialise in modules covering advanced topics in the fields of econometric theory, empirical economics, microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory. The list of topics includes auctions, computational economics, education, fiscal policy, gender, health, human development, inequality, labour supply, machine learning, networks, sexual orientation, taxation, and voting.
By the end of the second year you will have acquired the tools to write an MRes dissertation. The MRes dissertation, which will be supervised by one member of our academic staff, will enable you to apply your research skills and develop an in-depth knowledge in your chosen field.
Following successful completion of your MRes you will then progress onto our three-year PhD Economics programme at University of Exeter. You will receive guidance from our internationally respected academic staff for progressing onto our PhD Economics programme.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Admission Requirements
For full details about our entry requirements, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
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MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD)
University of Exeter Business School (Streatham Campus), Exeter, United Kingdom
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Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD)
Overview
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD)
Overview
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Admission Requirements
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