Economics MRes 12 months PHD Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

32,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

The MRes is the first year of the five-year integrated MRes/PhD programme in Economics, and it is designed to provide the foundational training necessary for progression to the MPhil/PhD stage, where students begin producing original contributions at the frontier of economic knowledge.


The MRes degree is expertly designed to train and prepare you to conduct research in pursuit of a PhD degree. By joining this course, you are embarking on the first step toward a research-focused academic career, equipping yourself with the skills and knowledge to contribute to the forefront of economic thought.


A major highlight is the final research project, where you work one‑to‑one with a faculty supervisor, engage with cutting‑edge literature, and take your first steps toward independent research.


For students who continue into the research degree, the following years offer a fully immersive academic experience. You’ll deepen your expertise in your chosen field, sharpen your ability to conduct innovative research, and learn to present your findings confidently to specialist audiences.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

The MRes is the first year of the five-year integrated MRes/PhD programme in Economics, and it is designed to provide the foundational training necessary for progression to the MPhil/PhD stage, where students begin producing original contributions at the frontier of economic knowledge.


The MRes degree is expertly designed to train and prepare you to conduct research in pursuit of a PhD degree. By joining this course, you are embarking on the first step toward a research-focused academic career, equipping yourself with the skills and knowledge to contribute to the forefront of economic thought.


A major highlight is the final research project, where you work one‑to‑one with a faculty supervisor, engage with cutting‑edge literature, and take your first steps toward independent research.


For students who continue into the research degree, the following years offer a fully immersive academic experience. You’ll deepen your expertise in your chosen field, sharpen your ability to conduct innovative research, and learn to present your findings confidently to specialist audiences.

Admission Requirements

76+
7+
180+
4.5+
The programme is suitable for applicants with a strong interest in economics who wish to undertake independent research. Applicants will be assessed based on their overall qualifications. The GRE General Test is a required part of the application, except for applicants with an Economics MSc from UCL or those currently enrolled on the UCL Economics MSc programme.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
32,600 GBP
International
32,600 GBP

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