MRes Economics

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on economics and econometrics.This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students. Studying for an MRes-type qualification before starting your PhD will give you experience of a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and enable you to develop a more in-depth research proposal.It’s also suitable if you need research skills in your planned or current profession. We’ve increasingly seen a greater need to collect, collate and analyse performance data in a variety of public and private sector organisations and, as a stand-alone qualification, our course will provide social science research training. Specifically the course provides:a combination of the academic study of key theoretical and quantitative economics with the development of research and writing skillsa critical evaluation of current and applied economics researchan ability to evaluate and contribute to economic debatesan ideal preparation for would-be researchers in economics in general and for those wishing to proceed to a PhD in economicsthe opportunity to mix with social science researchers from other disciplines (taking associated MRes courses) – recognising the increasing importance of interdisciplinary researchCourse intake is limited to foster a friendly and supportive learning environment.