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Published: 12 May 2025 22 views
Economics at the University of Surrey?offers an attractive doctoral programme in Economics similar in structure to top US PhD programmes. Our?MRes/PhD Economics?is designed for candidates with an outstanding background in Economics, typically already holding an MSc in the subject, who wish to engage in top doctoral research in Economics. The standard entry route to the PhD programme is through the MRes Economics programme. The MRes provides cutting-edge training in micro, macro, econometrics and research methods lasting one year and is, on successful completion, followed by the PhD programme lasting three to four years during which students take advanced PhD field courses and work on their research. A small number of places with direct entry into the PhD programme is reserved for applicants that hold a degree similar to our MRes.
Our PhD programme produces graduates who are sought-after by leading economics departments, business schools, and research institutions around the world. Our PhD students have gone on to academic positions as lecturers and postdoctoral researchers in the UK and overseas, including institutions such as University of Cambridge, London School of Economics, University of Glasgow, University of Sussex, University of East Anglia and the European University Institute.
We are pleased to be able to offer generous studentships for the duration of the MRes/PhD course for those with strong research potential.
The University of Surrey was established on 9 September 1966 with the grant of its Royal Charter, but its roots go back to a late 19th-century concern to provide greater access to further and higher education for the poorer inhabitants of London. Since the University's founding in the 1960s, and before that at Battersea College, our community has thrived through strong connections and collaboration with the outside world. We've formed close partnerships with other institutions and businesses, reaching across geographic boundaries, and used those relationships to bring potential to life.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 01 Jun 2025 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Surrey |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | University of Surrey |
| Gender | Men and Women |
UK or international fees covered for the full duration of the programme (MRes+PhD). A yearly stipend (for 2024-25 entry, £20,780 + £2460 (for teaching duties)). In addition, the funding also provides a yearly research allowance of £750 for research expenses and travel to conferences. Additional generous funds are available for periods of research visits abroad, and other research expenses (beyond the personal research allowance).
Typically, applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline and a masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualifications), but we also accept applications from outstanding candidates without a masters degree.
We also require a recent GRE general test result (Quantitative Reasoning part only); applications without evidence of GRE will not be considered. Previous Surrey Economics students are not required to submit GRE scores.
English language requirements - IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element or other equivalent tests are accepted. For detailed entry requirements, including the country specific requirements, please visit the MRes programme website.
We don’t require a research proposal, as successful candidates will write an MRes dissertation during the MRes, which often forms the basis for the first chapter of the PhD dissertation. We are very keen though to learn about your research interests briefly in a cover letter. You also don’t need a supervisor at this stage, as successful candidates will be matched with a supervisory team during the MRes.
Applications should be submitted via the MRes Economics page on the "Apply" tab.
We allocate funding on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been allocated and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We also have a small number of places in the programme for outstanding self-funded students and students funded through external scholarships.
For more details, visit University of Surrey Scholarship webpage
