Overview

Economic Research from University of Cambridge involves a thorough study of the core areas of economics and the requirement to explore one area in detail to begin the process of choosing a research topic, for those who wish to pursue further study.

On completion of the MPhil degree students should have:

acquired advanced technical training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics;
acquired, through optional papers, some knowledge of work at the frontiers of the subject in particular areas;
begun to acquire independent research skills and experience of putting them into practice;
acquired experience and guidance in formulating a realistic research topic and prepared written work to a strict timetable; and
acquired sufficient knowledge and understanding of advanced economics to proceed to a research degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Econometrics
A dissertation of up to 10,000 words

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Please read the Faculty's Entry Requirements and How to Apply pages before applying for this course.
The Faculty of Economics has high academic requirements and a large number of applicants that meet them. Applicants should have attained or expect to attain a first class undergraduate (or international equivalent) qualification in Economics. The degree should include standard courses in intermediate level Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics (a Business Studies, Accountancy or Management degree or qualification does not provide an adequate background). If you do not meet the criteria listed below, it is unlikely you will be offered a place.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46128 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

32022 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 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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Overview

On completion of the MPhil degree students should have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying Economics

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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