
GLOBAL SCHOLARS BLOG (GSB SCHOLARSHIPS)
May 16, 2025 at 04:33 PM
🎓 #phd in #economics (MRes + PhD)
Department of Economics – University of Surrey, UK
📌 Program Structure
The program consists of two stages:
MRes in Economics (Year 1): Intensive training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and research methods.
PhD in Economics (Years 2–4): Advanced field courses and independent research under faculty supervision.
Students can either complete the standalone MRes degree after one year or progress directly to the PhD, subject to satisfactory performance.
🧠 Goals & Opportunities
The program is designed to prepare students for:
Academic careers in top universities;
Research positions in international organizations (e.g., World Bank, IMF);
Senior roles in central banks or the private sector.
PhD students benefit from:
Weekly research seminars to present their work;
Financial support to attend international conferences;
Opportunities for international research visits;
Job market preparation training, including CV development, mock interviews, and publication strategy.
💼 Graduate Placement Examples
Recent graduates have secured positions at:
Oxford, Cambridge, European University Institute (EUI), CEP-LSE, University of Texas at Austin, University of Glasgow, Bank of Canada, and others.
💰 Funding & Scholarships
The department offers generous scholarships to candidates with strong research potential, including:
Full international tuition coverage;
An annual stipend of £20,780 plus £2,460 for teaching responsibilities (for 2024–25 entry);
An annual research allowance.
In return, students contribute a moderate amount of teaching, grading, and research assistance—valuable experience for academic development.
🔬 Academic Excellence & Rankings
Ranked Top 11 in the UK for Economics & Econometrics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
Ranked Top 10 in the UK for world-leading research (REF 2021)
Faculty publications in leading journals such as AER, QJE, JPE, RESTUD, JEEA, EJ, and others.
📅 Key Dates
Program Start Date: 1 October 2025
Program End Date: 30 September 2029
Application Deadline: 15 July 2025
Program Duration: 48 months (4 years)
Study Mode: Full-time, On-campus
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