Economics (MRes leading to PhD)

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 2024)), 2nd in the UK for research excellence (based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021, published in Times Higher Education rankings) and 23rd the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2024) will provide you with exceptionally high-quality training, skills and techniques in advanced economics.

Please note that, for Visa purposes, this is considered a Taught course which means that students requiring Student Visa sponsorship will not be able to bring dependants to the UK unless they are government sponsored.

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, 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 2025 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.