Economics

Why choose this course?
Our MRes Economics is the first year of our doctoral programme followed by the four-year PhD programme.

It'll 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.

You’ll learn from academics at the frontier of their research fields, allowing you to develop specialist skills and techniques, in a vibrant research-focused department.
At Surrey we produce graduates sought-after by leading economics departments, central banks, research institutions, consultancies and think tanks around the world.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Economics was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for world-leading research and achieved an overall ranking of 6th for real-world impact and 8th for research environment.

What you will study
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.