Overview

The Economics MRes from the University of Nottingham is the normal route to PhD Economics at Nottingham.

Key Facts

It is an integrated one year Masters in Research, from which students progress to the PhD in Economics lasting four years.

The programme includes:

a one-year MRes during which you will attend a number of modules covering the tools, techniques and literature necessary to allow you to conduct research at the forefront of the economics discipline
four years (maximum) PhD during which you will conduct your independent research under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty
two supervisors who will help ensure smooth progress of your research work
support and resources to enable you to participate in the scientific community and achieve a top job market placement
fully-funded scholarships available

Career opportunities:

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

100% of postgraduates from the School of Economics secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £36,000

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Econometrics
Applied econometrics
Behavioural economics
Computational economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 347 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours grade in an advanced masters degree (or international equivalent) in economics (including training in advanced micro, macro and econometrics). Evidence of academic excellence in previous taught courses is required.
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25750 GBP / year

≈ 25750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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