Economics (Pathway to PhD)

The Economics (Pathway to PhD) course fromThe University of Exeteris a two-year program that provides the foundations for conducting modern research in economics. It is intended for anyone wishing to progress onto a PhD in economics or another related social science.

Key SellingPoints

• 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

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

After the program

The MRes program 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 program.

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.

Courses include:

• Research Methods

• Microeconomic Theory

• Macroeconomic Theory

• Econometric Theory