MRes and PhD research programme in Economics

After year one of this programme, you will have the option to graduate with an MSc in Quantitative Economics or continue to year two of the programme where you will study the specialist fields of applied economics, preparing you for a PhD.

Later, you will take optional courses and carry out further training in your chosen specialist subfields, as well as work on a dissertation, leading to a PhD proposal.

At the end of the second year of study, successful students will be awarded the MRes in Economics and be permitted to proceed to PhD study. Entry to the PhD will be conditional based on performance.

The Adam Smith Business School has a large group of research-active economists whose interests span a wide range of fields, allowing the school to offer supervision across most areas of economics and finance. The Economics group runs four seminar series and regularly hosts workshops and conferences.

FUNDING
The University of Glasgow is offering up to six generous studentships for students entering the Adam Smith Business School full-time MRes in Economics programme starting in September 2023.  

These generous studentships will cover the cost of tuition fees, for both home and international students, as well as a maintenance stipend for up to five years (conditional on performance), allowing students to receive comprehensive MRes training and to subsequently undertake research in a chosen field of economics, leading to a PhD.

DEADLINE:
Studentships are awarded on a competitive basis.

March 2023: First round of awards
Candidates who apply for the MRes Economics by Wednesday 1 March 2023 will be automatically considered for the scholarship in the second half of March. Candidates will be informed of the outcome by email by Wednesday 29 March 2023. Those who are unsuccessful will not be considered again.

May 2023: Second round of awards
Candidates who apply for the MRes Economics by Monday 1 May 2023 will be automatically considered for the 2nd round of the awards for the remaining studentships. Candidates will be informed of the outcome by email by Monday 29 May 2023.

Find out more here: MRES/ PhD in Economics Studentship

GLASGOW
The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow has a reputation for being a welcoming, vibrant, and accessible place to live, with something to offer for every taste and budget.

Whether you crave cozy campus living or big city excitement, you’ll be inspired by our excellent location in the friendly West End of Glasgow.

With 560 years’ experience in producing academic excellence, the University of Glasgow has an impressive past. However, we’re always looking ahead, and our role is to pass on our knowledge and expertise so that you can make the world a better place for yourself and for others.

Our students graduate equipped with the skills they need to compete in a global workplace, and with friendships and networks that last a lifetime.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants will be automatically considered for funding (there is no separate application for funding).

We only have a small number of funded places, so a student should indicate if they have funding in place.

Detailed information about the programme and the admission process can be found at:
MRES Economics

For additional academic information please contact: economics-mres@glasgow.ac.uk

This email does not answer enquiries about formalities of application process and does not provide preliminary evaluation of individual files.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Admission is highly competitive. Minimal requirements for the file to be considered include:

• Undergraduate degree in related discipline, at least 2.1 Honours or equivalent
• Transcript of records
• Reference letters
• Personal statement

Candidates should hold at least a 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (e.g., a GPA of 3.0 or above) in Economics or a 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 sufficient previous mathematical training, including multivariable calculus, matrix algebra and basic probability/statistics.

Only academic references will be accepted. We expect 2 letters. Referees should know the applicants in the capacity of students/researchers, not from internship or work in private/public sector. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit any additional (academic) documents they believe will support their application (i.e., GRE). Please do not include any writing samples (i.e., copies of your dissertation or an article you wrote).
In addition to the standard documents, you should also include:

• A complete CV, listing all learning and working activity post-secondary school
• A short description (no more than 1000 words) of your academic Economics background and training to date. This should include a list of grades achieved in core Economics, Mathematics, Statistics and cognate courses, and a summary of the content of these courses including the main textbooks used and where the study was undertaken.

Note: Students are required to attend a 2-week introductory course in mathematical methods before commencing the MRes programme. This course starts in September 2023.