Finance and Economics MRes/PhD

University of Warwick

Make your mark on the financial world through impactful research with our Finance and Economics MRes/PhD at the University of Warwick. Study at the internationally renowned Warwick Business School where you will have the opportunity to research key financial factors affecting businesses.Course OverviewOur new fully-funded PhD Finance and Economics programme combines highly relevant and structured training with close mentorship from a team of supervisors to embed you in our culture of curiosity and help you in developing and deepening your chosen area of research.?We value our doctoral researchers and aim to attract students from across the globe who are independent thinkers restless to learn more and challenge themselves. We particularly welcome applicants whose ambition is a career in academia.Jointly run with the?Department of Economics we aim to establish our MRes programme as one of the leading programmes in Europe supporting you to pursue a future career in top academic positions international organisations and central banks. This programme will provide you with a thorough understanding of state of the art research techniques and in-depth appreciation of principal areas of interest for researchers in finance and economics.Research ThemesOur vision is to develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding on the practice of finance and economics. Research is undertaken in partnership with policy and practice to ensure both relevance and practical application. Our desire to respond and contribute to varied societal issues provides a vibrant and creative environment for research to flourish.Teaching and LearningYou will study four compulsory modules in Year 1 and five compulsory modules plus a dissertation in Year 2. You will then continue on to our PhD Finance programme and complete your doctoral thesis. The overall course structure is 2+4 years (MRes/PhD).

Warwick Business School