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MRes - Master of Research
Mile End
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MRes - Master of Research
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MRes - Master of Research
Mile End
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SEP-25
2 years
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Research-oriented programme for students who already hold a BSc or an MSc in economics or a related field
Strong emphasis on formal maths, statistics and econometrics
Teaching and dissertation supervision by research-active academics
In SEF, the MRes is the standard entry point to the PhD programme: Most students graduating from the programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements)
Can also be pursued as a stand-alone degree
Generous financial assistance available for outstanding candidates
QMUL students have access to world-class research training and the possibility of applying for studentships as part of the ESRC London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership
School of Economics and Finance
8th overall in the UK and 4th for Research Outputs in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)
More than 50 academic staff conducting research in a wide range of areas
Academic staff members typically publish in leading economics and finance journals, with publications over the REF 2021 period in American Economic Review, Econometrica, Review of Economic Studies, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Finance, and many others.
Members of staff also have active collaborations with various governmental and non-governmental agencies, including the UK Treasury, Bank of England, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, OECD, and ILO.
Career paths
Most students graduating from programme continue onto our PhD programme (subject to fulfilling requirements).
For those who do not pursue further studies, there's a wide range of potential economics careers, especially as research economists in public sector, international institutions, consulting, financial industry, think tanks or other research centres.
Degree requirements – You need a First Class Honours or above at undergraduate level in Economics, Finance or a related subject. Subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Engineering may also be considered. Other routes - We will also consider applications from MSc graduates in Economics and related disciplines, although it is not a requirement that applicants have completed an MSc. Applicants already enrolled on a comparable advanced postgraduate degree at other institutions will be able to request to be considered through the Queen Mary Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy (following the standard University procedure) to enter part-way through the MRes programme.
Students living in
Domestic
£15,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,200 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,200 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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