Economics
Oxford’s Economics pathway starts with the MPhil, the first year of which concentrates on core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Students then progress to the second year, studying a mix of more advanced material covering recent developments in theory & analytical techniques, plus a selection of specialised field subjects; they also spend about 1/3 of their time writing a thesis.
This two year format provides training in graduate level Economics comparable to the first two years of PhD programmes in the best US universities, and prepares the students with the high level analytical skills needed to embark on a doctorate; moreover the MPhil thesis is often used as a basis for the first part of the doctoral thesis.
Some doctoral students specialise in the more theoretical aspects of economics or econometrics, whereas others deploy their quantitative research methods to gather and analyse economic data. Throughout, they are supported by one of the strongest, largest, and most varied groups of economists in the world, consisting of about 60 faculty, plus 30 additional research staff. All in all, the students emerge with the knowledge and skills needed for academic careers or roles as senior economists in central banks, finance ministries or international organisations.
Pathway leader: Professor Howard Smith
Contact: Graduate Admissions Officer
howard.smith@economics.ox.ac.ukUniversity of Oxford
Department of Economics
Provision: 1+3.5, 2+3.5, +3.5
