研究型硕士 - 经济学

专业介绍

At Essex, the institution pushes the frontiers of accepted wisdom by critically examining the decisions of individuals, the strategies of firms, and the policies of governments to understand and challenge the standard paradigms of economics. Their popular Masters in Research course (MRes) provides a stimulating route into PhD studies and develops the expert research mindset required for high-profile jobs in finance or business, catering to those who wish to work in the private sector after graduation.

The MRes course is designed for students to master research methods and tools, providing a solid foundation for pursuing a more research-focused career. MRes students are expected to commit full-time to their studies and develop a high level of independence to cultivate a research mindset. Learning occurs through a combination of lectures, classes, and independent work, allowing students to appreciate and understand deeper connections between topics. This includes making connections during classes and lectures as well as engaging in independent work. Students gain a deeper understanding of how to apply techniques to new problems and learn to identify when concepts and tools from one area could be applied to another. This style of learning enables them to tackle economic problems with a unified approach and identify suitable research topics for their dissertations.

Students receive lectures, classes, and advanced training in a two-term sequence of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. They have the opportunity to attend specialized classes aimed at developing a research mindset and a deeper understanding of the subjects while also learning complementary tools and techniques independently. A willingness to work with mathematical and statistical concepts, along with an understanding of rigorous mathematical reasoning, is vital.

Collaboration is strongly encouraged, allowing students to discuss and challenge themselves beyond the material learned in lectures or classes. Specially designed sets of exercises assist them in achieving these goals. During the MRes course, students explore a variety of topics, including:

• The competitive economy and imperfections in markets
• General equilibrium theory and Public Choice
• Key paradigms of macroeconomics and macroeconomic policy
• Econometric methods and mathematical methods
• Strategic behaviour and bargaining

The institution ranks 4th in the UK for research power in economics and econometrics, according to the Times Higher Education research power measure from the Research Excellence Framework 2021. A significant portion of this world-class research is connected to policy, and the institution demonstrates particular strengths in various areas of economics.

费用与学制

学制（月）

12

学费

23500.0 GBP

申请费

0.0 GBP