Overview
Why this programme
- The Economics programme at the University of Glasgow is distinctive in its two-year programme structure and will provide you with comprehensive foundational training in economics. It is modelled on the established tradition of US universities providing thorough PhD preparation.
- It is ideally suited if you have a quantitative background, but limited exposure to economic ideas, or if you have a background in economics and are interested in developing this knowledge in line with the current standards of economics research.
- It includes extensive training in qualitative research methods of mathematics, statistics and econometrics, as well as the mathematical treatment of the core areas of economics.
- Our staff members are research-active economists, who publish regularly in leading professional journals such as Econometrica, Theoretical Economics, the Economic Journal, and the Review of Economic Dynamics.
- You will have the opportunity to join the Economics Group, which is a vibrant postgraduate research community that runs a series of seminars dedicated to different subjects within economics. The group also hosts workshops and conferences, and attracts international research visitors of world-leading quality.
- Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
Career prospects
This programme provides you with thorough preparation for PhD research, and completion at a sufficiently high level guarantees admission into the Glasgow Economics PhD programme. You will also be extremely well-positioned to be accepted for PhD study in other universities. Upon completion of the programme you will be equipped to pursue careers in academia, government, industry or consulting. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.
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Courses include:
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Quantitative methods
- Behavioural economics
- Contract theory
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in economics or related subject with substantial technical component (e.g. mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering)
- You will also need to submit a personal statement which clearly evidences a strong desire to pursue an academic career in economics and show evidence of exposure to multivariable calculus, matrix algebra and basic probability/statistics.
- Only academic references will be accepted. Referees will know the applicants in the capacity of students/researchers, not from internship or work in private/public sector.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional (academic) documents they believe will support their application.
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26580 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 GBP per year during 24 months. -
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11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
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