Overview

The Master: Economics programme at the University of Surrey will 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.

Career opportunities

You’ll study research-oriented 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 students with a solid foundation in modern economics and econometrics. The second semester will introduce students to more advanced topics such as microeconometrics, optimal fiscal and monetary policy, and game theory. The Economics MRes provides a deep understanding of the problems research economists tackle. Graduates from Economics are sought-after by leading economics departments, business schools and research institutions around the world. Our PhD students have gone on to academic positions as lecturers and postdoctoral researchers in the UK and overseas, including institutions such as:
University of Cambridge

University of Sussex

University of East Anglia

European University Institute

University of Glasgow

London School of Economics

University of Texas at Austin.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomics 1

Advanced Macroeconomics 1

Advanced Econometrics 1

Research Methods 1

Advanced Microeconomics 2

Advanced Macroeconomics 2

Advanced Econometrics 2

Research Methods 2

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

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General requirements

Typically, applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline and 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.

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Tuition Fees

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21800 GBP / year

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11400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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