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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Economics

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,600Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Economics at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our two-year MRes programme offers advanced technical training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and mathematical research methods in economics. You will build the knowledge and skills needed to undertake a PhD or research career, or for working as an economist outside of academia. This programme is suitable for those who have completed an MSc in Economics or for very strong students with a first degree in economics or another mathematical subject. International tuition fees are £24,600 per year, home/UK fees are £12,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £42,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Econometric Methods and Applications
Mathematical Economics
Research Design and Methodology
Applied Econometrics and Modelling
MRes Research Project
Policy Analysis and Economic Evaluation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,600

Home Student Fee

£12,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£34,500£46,000
5 years£33,500£46,500£67,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
81%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Zutshi-Smith Scholarship

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Conference Travel Fund

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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