Aberystwyth University

MPhil Economics

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Your research will be guided by a supervisory team, who will help you refine your research proposal, and guide you in data collection and analysis. At the end of your studies, you will have a viva voce exam (a verbal defence of your thesis).

Key highlights

  • Research guided by a dedicated supervisory team
  • Support refining your research proposal
  • Guidance in data collection and analysis
  • Thesis defended in a viva voce examination

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject

Scholarships

  • AberDoc Scholarship

    Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.

  • AberGrad Scholarship

    A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

    UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Economic Researcher
  • Research Analyst
  • Policy Analyst
  • Data Analyst

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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