Economics (Pathway to PhD) The University of Exeter

Overview

Key Selling Points

• Study at the UK Business School of the Year - Times Higher Education Awards 2022

• More than 91% of our research outputs in Economics and Econometrics are internationally excellent - Based on research rated 4* and 3* in the Research Excellence Framework 2021

• Top 20 in the UK for world-leading research in Economics and Econometrics - Based on research rated 4* and 3* in the Research Excellence Framework 2021

• Access to our FEELE Lab, a well-established laboratory for research in experimental economics

In the first year of the  Economics (Pathway to PhD) course from The University of Exeter   you will learn core economic models, econometric techniques and research methods.In the second year you will specialise in modules covering advanced topics in the fields of econometric theory, empirical economics, microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory. The list of topics includes auctions, computational economics, education, fiscal policy, gender, health, human development, inequality, labour supply, machine learning, networks, sexual orientation, taxation, and voting.By the end of the second year you will have acquired the tools to write an MRes dissertation. The MRes dissertation, which will be supervised by one member of our academic staff, will enable you to apply your research skills and develop an in-depth knowledge in your chosen field.

Following successful completion of your MRes you will then progress onto our three-year PhD Economics programme at University of Exeter. You will receive guidance from our internationally respected academic staff for progressing onto our PhD Economics programme.

After the programme

The MRes programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out PhD level research and subject to meeting the entry criteria you will be able to progress onto our PhD Economics programme.

Upon completion of your PhD, you will be well equipped to conduct top-notch research and pursue careers in academia, government or consultancy.

Recent placements of our graduating students include assistant professorships and lectureships at places like Lancaster University, University of Manchester, Warwick University and Xiamen University. Others have taken post-doctoral positions at places like FAU-Erlangen-Nuremberg and University of Innsbruck.