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mysteries of the universe. By choosing further study or research at Edinburgh you will be joining a community of scholars who have been at

the forefront of knowledge since 1583.

We are associated with 15 Nobel Prize winners, including physicists Charles Barkla and Max Born, medical researcher Peter Doherty,

economist Sir James Mirrlees and biologist Sir Paul Nurse. Our famous alumni include NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, former

MI5 Director-General Dame Stella Rimington, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy and Katherine Grainger and historical greats such as philosopher

David Hume, physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell, inventor Alexander Graham Bell and Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur

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Teaching and research excellence We are consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 50* universities. As host to more than 30,000 students from some 130 countries,

studying across 100 academic disciplines, the University of Edinburgh continues to attract the world’s greatest minds. World-leading

research is produced by 96 per cent** of our academic departments, placing Edinburgh in the top five in the UK for research. Our excellent

teaching was also confirmed in the latest report from the Quality Assurance Agency, which awarded us the highest rating possible for the

quality of the student learning experience.

Collaborations and international partnerships As an internationally renowned centre of academic excellence, Edinburgh is the site of many world-class research collaborations. Our

postgraduate students are crucial to our continued success and development and, along with our staff, they forge research links through regular

travel and overseas exchanges. We take pride in our partnerships with other institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Stanford

University, the University of Melbourne, Peking University, the University of Delhi and the University of KwaZulu-Natal – to name but a few.

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ContentsWelcome to the School of Economics 2

Facilities and resources 3

Community 4

Employability and graduate attributes 4

Taught masters programmes 5

Research at the School of Economics 6

Research opportunities 7

Funding 8

How to apply 10

Get in touch 11

Campus map 12

“You are now in a place where the best courses upon Earth are within

your reach... such an opportunity you will never again have.”

Thomas Jefferson

American Founding Father and President (speaking to his son-in-law,

Thomas Mann Randolph, as he began his studies in 1786)

Linking research and commerceEdinburgh was one of the first UK universities to actively develop commercial links with industry, government and the professions.

Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI) has continued, for the past four decades, to develop the promotion and commercialisation

of the University’s research excellence. ERI assists our postgraduates in taking a first step to market, whether it is through collaborative

research, licensing technology or providing consultancy services.

Enhancing your careerWith the best track record for graduate employment in the Russell Group, the University of Edinburgh is committed to embedding

employability into the teaching and learning experience. From offering access to volunteering schemes to providing support from our

sector-leading Careers Service, the University gives students myriad opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to give

them the edge in a competitive job market.

An inspiring destinationYour first-class education will take place in one of Europe’s most striking capital cities, which is regularly voted one of the best places in the

world to live. Edinburgh enjoys a solid reputation as a centre for innovation, whether as home to the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment or

as a modern source of pioneering science, medicine and technology. You couldn’t ask for a more inspiring setting in which to further your

knowledge and broaden your horizons.

Join usEdinburgh offers unparalleled academic breadth and diversity, making it a vibrant, challenging and stimulating environment for postgraduate

study. Whether you plan to change direction, enhance your existing career or develop in-depth knowledge of your area of study, the

University of Edinburgh provides a world-class learning experience.

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Welcome to the School of Economics

Our internationally renowned expertise

includes research in nearly all areas of

economics. We are particularly strong in the

study of microeconomic theory, labour and

macroeconomics and applied econometrics.

Our postgraduate programmes benefit from a

dynamism and energy that come with being at

the leading edge of discovery and scholarship.

Unique to EdinburghUnique to the University of Edinburgh is the

Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics

(SGPE), which combines the teaching and

research expertise of eight universities and is

hosted here at Edinburgh. Drawing on a wealth

of expertise from the universities of Aberdeen,

Dundee, Glasgow, Heriot-Watt, St Andrews,

Stirling, Strathclyde, and Edinburgh, students

are guaranteed to be lectured by experts in

their fields, with a richness of optional courses

to match. There is nowhere else in the world

that students of economics can enjoy the

breadth and depth of this learning experience.

Around 65 students from all over the world join

us each year to study for our MSc in Economics

or MSc in Economics (Finance).

We host the Scottish Institute for Research in

Economics (SIRE), which is the outcome of

substantial investment in economics research

in Scotland (£21 million over five years) by the

Scottish Funding Council and 10 universities.

SIRE builds on the distinguished tradition of

economics in Scotland, with eminent

contributions from, among others, Adam Smith

and David Hume (a University of Edinburgh

alumnus). It pools research expertise around

three thematic areas: behaviour, incentives and

contracts; work and wellbeing; and

macroeconomics, financial linkages and the

regions. SIRE regularly hosts seminars,

conferences and masterclasses open to all our

PhD students who are encouraged to present

their research at national and international

conferences.

Graduates for new global economiesThere has never been a better time to study

economics. The world needs new thinking and

new processes to meet the challenges of the

changing economic climate.

As a graduate of the School of Economics you

will be best placed to lead this innovation, and

you will be in great demand by both national

and international organisations. Your high-level

transferable skills will also make you an

attractive recruit across many other sectors,

including manufacturing, transport,

communications, banking, insurance and

international investment, as well as in

government agencies, consulting and

charitable organisations.

The University of Edinburgh was the first in the English-speaking world to teach economics as an independent subject. Two centuries later, our School of Economics is a growing, vibrant department with strengths right across a subject that is at the heart of understanding modern society.

The creation of SGPE and SIRE has meant that

Edinburgh has expanded and developed as an

economics research centre of excellence. By

choosing to study at a university among the

best in the world, which is also among the

oldest and biggest in the country, you can be

sure of outstanding facilities such as libraries,

IT labs and classroom accommodation.

Our campus sites have more than 1,400

open-access computers for your use, while

as a research postgraduate in the School of

Economics you are provided with your own

workspace, including desktop computer and

phone. MSc students have access to their own

computer lab and study space in the School.

The components of your MSc studies are

supported by a weekly helpdesk – a popular

and well-regarded resource. The MSc

programme makes extensive use of the virtual

learning environment, Learn. This is a specific

online site for our MSc programme, where you

will find lecture notes, timetables, the

programme handbook and much more.

All of our postgraduate students have access

to the online library service Datastream, which

hosts a wide range of business information,

research databases and online journals.

Our School of Economics is linked with the

David Hume Institute, which promotes

research, analysis and debate on public policy

issues, focusing on the interaction between

legal frameworks and market forces. The

Institute also runs regular seminars and

lectures, open to all our postgraduate students.

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Facilities and resources As a postgraduate at the School of Economics you will be immersed in a rich academic environment and supportive community of staff and students, with all the practical facilities to ensure success in your chosen programme of learning or research.

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Employability and graduate attributes

Community

Postgraduate study is always looked upon

favourably by employers and recruiters, not

only because of the skills a course will instill,

but also because the capacity to take on and

complete a postgraduate degree is an

impressive achievement in its own right. A

postgraduate qualification from an institution

such as Edinburgh equips candidates with key

qualities that employers are looking for and

gives them untold advantages in the job

market.

At Edinburgh we are committed to ensuring

that not only will you gain an outstanding

learning experience from the academic

programme of study you choose to follow, but

we are also committed to ensuring you gain a

cross-section of highly transferable skills. To this

end we offer our postgraduates a huge range

of opportunities to expand their experience

through our dedicated Institute of Academic

Development and our Careers Service.

Institute for Academic DevelopmentAll of our postgraduate students have the

opportunity to benefit from the University’s

Institute for Academic Development (IAD),

which provides information, events and courses

to develop the skills you will need now and in

the future.

The IAD offers one of the most established

university research and career skills training

packages in the UK. Our IAD experts will help

you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence

needed to move onto the next stage in your

career, be that in a professional sector or within

academia.

The Institute provides PhD researchers and

masters by research students with dedicated

training in topics such as research

management; personal effectiveness;

communication skills; public engagement,

networking and teamworking; leadership and

career management. You can gain expertise in

information technology and presentation skills;

confidence in undertaking independent and

creative research; the ability to critically

evaluate source materials; and the capacity to

construct intellectually rigorous arguments.

For taught postgraduates, the IAD provides a

growing range of tailored study-related and

transferable skills workshops, plus online advice

and learning resources. These are all designed

to help you settle into postgraduate life,

succeed during your studies, and move

confidently onwards to the next stage of

your career.

Developing these broader professional skills

and qualities means that our postgraduate

students are always in high demand.

For more information please visit www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates.

Careers ServiceThe University’s award-winning Careers Service

aims to expand the horizons of all our

students, enabling you to make informed

career decisions and progress towards high

personal and professional achievement,

whether in work or in further study. Our goal

is to offer you a world-class service.

Our teams of subject-specific expert advisers

are here to help at any time in your

programme of study. We offer impartial

guidance and information, and draw on our

relationships with a wide range of employing

and training organisations. For more

information on the full range of services

available, including access to vacancies, advice

on starting your own business, getting

published, working internationally or even

volunteering, visit the postgraduate section

of our website at www.ed.ac.uk/careers.

A postgraduate degree in economics will

greatly enhance your understanding of

decision-making, your research and analytical

skills, your quantitative skills and your

experience of viewing problems in their

national and international context. It can

prepare you for a wide variety of careers:

teaching or researching at a university or

college, private sector employment in an

economic research institute, consulting firm or

investment banking, or work in government.

There are also many economists within

international development and financial

institutions.

The Economics Society, which among other

things produces its own quarterly magazine, is

one of the largest societies in the University,

with more than 500 members. The largest

student-run club however is EUTIC which owns

the UK’s biggest student-run investment

portfolio. EUTIC membership is available to all

University of Edinburgh students, providing

excellent social opportunities, as well as a

prestigious network of alumni contacts.

We have a community of around 70-80

postgraduates within the School, including

taught and research students. The presence of

a group of highly motivated and dedicated

postgraduate students is an important factor in

the research climate at Edinburgh.

The School also has a busy programme of

workshops, seminars and visiting speakers. We

host a regular weekly seminar series

to which leading economists, many from

overseas, are invited. There is also a weekly

informal workshop for the discussion of

research by staff, students and academic

visitors, and we work hard to provide you

with a supportive and encouraging working

atmosphere.

The School of Economics is home to two very large and vibrant societies, the Economics Society and the Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club (EUTIC). Both offer social and academic events, regularly welcome industry speakers and have established good networking practices and opportunities.

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Taught masters programmes

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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme descriptionOur MSc is an in-depth programme that will equip you with the tools a professional economist needs to work in government, international organisations or business, or to carry out economic research.

We will give you a rigorous training in the core areas of economics to make you proficient in the latest analytical and quantitative techniques. You will also receive a firm grounding in mathematical and econometric techniques, microeconomics and macroeconomics, including their application to new economic problems.

You will join the Scottish economic community, attending varied seminars and events, such as lectures given by Scottish Government economists and our residential methodology conference in Crieff. Such exposure has wide-ranging

benefits, including helping guide your career choices.

Programme structureThe programme has five main elements: preliminary courses in mathematics and econometrics; six compulsory courses over two semesters; a residential methodology weekend; three optional courses; and a dissertation on a subject of your choice.

Preliminary courses

Pre-sessional Mathematics and Pre-sessional Econometrics.

Compulsory courses Six courses, comprising two each in microeconomics, macroeconomics

and econometrics.

Optional courses Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics; Advanced Topics In Microeconomics; Advanced Time Series Econometrics*; Advanced Microeconometrics; Asset Pricing*; Corporate Finance*; Development Economics; Development of Economic Thought & Methodology; Economic Policy; Economics of Eastern Europe; Environmental & Natural Resource Economics; Experimental Economics; Industrial Organisation, International Money & Finance*; International Trade;

Personnel Economics.

*Students taking the MSc in Economics (Finance) must take three of these

courses.

Career opportunitiesOur MSc graduates have gone on to find work in a great many fields, including in the professional settings they encountered as part of their masters studies. This programme can also form the first year of a four-year PhD programme at the School of Economics.

Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent (see www.ed.ac.uk/

international/country), in economics or mathematics. We look for high

grades in university-level courses, covering introductory integration, probability

theory and linear algebra.

English language requirementsSee page 10

Tuition fees in 2012/13*1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050

2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year

*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.

Programme DirectorProfessor Jonathan Thomas

T: +44 (0)131 650 1764 E: [email protected]

We offer an MSc that provides you with a high-quality and thorough training in economics. The programme lasts one year (or two years if taken part time) and leads to the award of MSc Economics or MSc Economics (Finance). It is perfect preparation for a career as a professional economist or for PhD research.

The masters programme is taught in Edinburgh and awarded by the University of Edinburgh, but is part of the SGPE programme, a unique

collaborative venture that combines the teaching expertise of eight Scottish universities: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heriot-Watt, St Andrews, Stirling,

Dundee, Aberdeen and Strathclyde.

You may also be interested in:Economic & Social History MSc by Research (see the School of History, Classics and Archaeology Prospectus), Finance and Investment MSc (see the Business School Prospectus), or Ecological Economics MSc (see the School of GeoSciences Prospectus).

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Research at the School of EconomicsWe have an impressive history of high rankings for our postgraduate research. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 25 per cent of our research was judged world-leading in its originality, significance and rigour, while a further 45 per cent was judged internationally excellent.

Our research can be divided into four areas:

microeconomics; macroeconomics; applied

economics and economic theory; and labour

and health economics. Our PhD programme

follows an innovative structure, offering a rich

and varied menu of options.

Our micro theory group is one of the strongest

in Europe, and we can offer supervision and

support across a range of subject specialisms,

including political economy, monetary theory,

labour economics (both theoretical and

empirical), industrial organisation, real business

cycles, econometrics and theory and

intergenerational economics.

Leading experts in the field of economicsProfessor John Moore, holder of the George

Watson’s and Daniel Stewart’s Chair of Political

Economy, is a Fellow of the British Academy,

the Econometric Society, the European

Economic Association and the Royal Society of

Edinburgh. He is also a Foreign Honorary

Member of the American Academy of Arts and

Sciences and the American Economic

Association. In 2010 he and his collaborator

Nobuhiro Kiyotaki won the Stephen A Ross

Prize in Financial Economics for their paper

Credit Cycles. His main interests are the nature

of contracts and the interplay between

financial markets and the rest of the economy.

Professor Michèle Belot’s main areas of

research revolve around labour and behavioural

economics. Her work covers a range of

research themes including education and

health; labour market institutions;

methodology; migration; social preferences

and social ties. Newly joining us in 2012, she

will also act jointly with Professor Andy Snell

as the PhD Director.

Professor Mike Elsby won the 2011 Philip

Leverhulme prize for economics. His research

focuses on the interface between

macroeconomics and labour economics, in

particular on unemployment and wage

determination.

Professor Maia Güell, Postgraduate Director

of Studies, is a Research Affiliate of the Centre

for Economic Policy Research, the Centre for

Economic Performance at London School of

Economics and the Institute for the Study of

Labour (IZA), and is an Executive Committee

Member of the European Association of Labour

Economists. Her research interests are in

theoretical and empirical labour economics.

Dr Richard Holt’s interests include dynamic

decision problems, unemployment, and the

macroeconomic consequences of labour

market friction. He is also our Director of

Quality, and Convenor of the Teaching and

Learning Committee.

Professor Philipp Kircher is the Managing

Editor of the Review of Economic Studies and

Associate Editor of the Review of Economic

Dynamics. He is also a Research Fellow for the

Center for Economic Policy Research. His

research interests are labour markets,

unemployment and mismatch, search and

matching theory and economic theory.

Professor José Rodríguez Mora,

Postgraduate Director of Studies, is a Research

Affiliate of the Centre for Economic Policy

Research, CESifo and IZA. His research is

centred on the allocation of human resources

and political economy.

Professor József Sákovics, our REF (Research

Excellence Framework) Coordinator and a

Director of SIRE BIC, is a theoretical micro-

economist with research interests in applied

game theory and price formation in

decentralised markets. He has published

widely, including in the American Economic

Review, Econometrica and the Journal of

Political Economy.

Our Professor of Economics Education (and

Executive Director of SIRE) is Stuart Sayer, a

recent winner of the UK-wide Outstanding

Teaching Award for Economics from the Higher

Education Academy. His primary research

interests are macroeconomic and monetary

theory and policy, and economic policymaking.

Professor Andy Snell is the Postgraduate

Admissions Director and PhD Director, a

responsibility which he shares with Dr Belot.

His research interests include applied

econometrics, econometric theory, applied

finance and macroeconomics.

Professor Jonathan Thomas is a Fellow of

both the Econometric Society and the British

Academy. His research interests include game

theory, contract theory, and labour economics.

He has recently been working on the

macroeconomic implications of equal

treatment in labour markets. He is also the

MSc Programme Director.

Please check our website for a fuller listing of

all our staff and their research specialities and

interests www.ed.ac.uk/schools-

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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Our PhD programme enables you to pursue your academic interests,

and learn the latest methods in research, while providing you with

thorough training in modern economics. We admit five or six new

PhD students each year. This ensures that all our PhD students are fully

supervised and supported throughout their studies.

This PhD is principally a research degree, but modern economics

requires substantial training that exceeds the level of an MSc or other

masters study. Therefore you will follow taught courses in the first year

of study, covering mathematical and econometric methods,

microeconomics and macroeconomics. Through our participation in

SGPE, there are many additional advanced training opportunities open

to our PhD students.

During term-time PhD students participate once a week in a graduate

seminar. Here you will either discuss important works in your field or

present your own research. The weekly seminar also helps you improve

your presentation technique and professional development.

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have an MSc in Economics with high marks

(2:1/B+ or better) before starting your PhD. Most of our PhD students

begin by taking the SGPE MSc here in Edinburgh, but we also welcome

applications for direct entry into the PhD programme, from those who

have an ESRC-recognised MSc, or its international equivalent, in

economics, from another university.

Support

Our links with SGPE allow for additional supervision by teaching staff

from one of the other participating universities. All our PhD students

benefit from a two-day residential weekend where you present and

discuss your work with SGPE staff and students.

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450 per year

*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees

see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.

Contact

Marie Craft, Postgraduate Administrator

E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 1764

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Funding

University of Edinburgh scholarships

China Scholarships Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships A number of scholarships for PhD study to candidates who are citizens and

residents of China.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council

College of Humanities & Social Sciences Studentships Studentships (fees plus stipend) and scholarships (fees only) are open to those

admitted to the first year of PhD research.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-hss

Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships A number of scholarships available to international students for masters study.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships These scholarships are designed to attract high-quality international research

students to the University.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research

Edinburgh Santander Masters Scholarships Several scholarships are available to students from a number of countries for

masters study.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/santander

Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships Scholarships for UK and EU students who have been accepted on a full-time

masters degree programme.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters

Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships A number of awards, open to UK, EU and international PhD students.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development

Principal’s Indian Masters Scholarships 15 scholarships are available to students from India for masters study.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters-india

Research and Teaching Scholarships Each year the School of Economics offers a number of scholarships for high-

calibre PhD students. Holders of the scholarship will be expected to teach around

120 hours per year of undergraduate tutorials in economics.

www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/economics/postgraduate/phd/

funding

Other sources of funding

Commonwealth Scholarships For students who are resident in any Commonwealth country, other than the UK.

www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk

Fulbright Scholarships Scholarships open to US graduate students in any subject wishing to study in

the UK.

www.iie.org/fulbright

Marshall Scholarships Open to outstanding US students wishing to study at any UK university for at least

two years.

www.marshallscholarship.org

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships A number of scholarships open to citizens of Canada, China, India and the US,

undertaking masters level study in Scotland.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire

A large number of scholarships, loans and other funding schemes are available for your postgraduate studies. You can find the full range at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.

Awards are offered by the School of Economics, the College of Humanities & Social Science, the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish, British and

international governments and funding bodies. Below we list a selection of potential sources of financial support for postgraduate students

applying to the School of Economics.

The University of Edinburgh Graduate Discount SchemeWe offer a 10 per cent discount on postgraduate fees for all alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University and are taking up a PhD place a the School of Economics. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts

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Research council awards

Research councils offer awards to masters and PhD students in most of the Schools within the University of Edinburgh. All studentship applications from the research councils must be made through the University, through your School or College office. Awards can be made for both taught and research programmes.

Normally only those UK/EU students who have been resident in the UK for the preceding three years are eligible for a full award. For some awards, candidates who are EU nationals and are resident in the UK may be eligible for a fees-only award. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councils

Financial aid

The Canada Student Loans ProgramThe University is eligible to certify Canadian student loan applications. Full details

on eligibility and how to apply can be found online.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/canadian-loans

The Student Awards Agency for ScotlandThis department of the Scottish Government has offered loans to postgraduate

students in the past. At time of going to press arrangements for study in

2013/14 were under review.

www.saas.gov.uk

US Student LoansThe University is eligible to certify loan applications for US loan students.

Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found online.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans

Shruti Chaudhry

PhD Sociology

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship and College of

Humanities and Social Science Research Studentship

“I learnt about the scholarships through the scholarships and student funding section of the University’s website. The scholarships

have provided me with a wonderful opportunity to study at a premier institution. I wish to work in academia in the future and so

my PhD will provide me with the necessary training and qualification to allow me to meet my goals.”

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We operate an online application process for all postgraduate programmes. For Economics MSc and PhD programmes, once you have chosen your programme, possibly after discussion with teaching staff, and you are sure you meet our entry requirements, visit www.ed.ac.uk/pg/degrees to apply. You can set up an account, allowing you to save your application at any stage and continue at another time.

The online application system requires you to

upload various documents as proof of your

previous studies.

Taught masters programmesWe require MSc applicants to have a strong

grounding in economics, including high grades

in undergraduate courses in mathematics and

statistics. We also look for a grounding in

mathematical treatment of firms and

consumers, and the first and second welfare

theorems in microeconomics growth theory

for macroeconomics. If we feel you are lacking

this background we may require that you take

the SGPE summer school which is a four-week

intensive course providing the necessary

background skills for the MSc programme.

For more information on applications, details

on how to discuss your qualifications, as well as

information on the SGPE summer school, visit

www.sgpe.ac.uk.

Research programmesTo be accepted to our PhD programme you

must be able to demonstrate a thorough

understanding of the prerequisite concepts

and approaches. You should have an MSc in

economics with above-average (2:1/B+ or

better) grades throughout, or have completed

equivalent graduate-level work.

If you do not have a masters degree, or you

have a masters degree in another subject such

as business or finance, you will not normally be

admitted directly on to the PhD programme. In

this instance we would recommend that you

consider applying to the MSc, which can be

followed directly by a PhD.

As part of your online application for a PhD,

you will need to submit a research proposal of

about 1,000 words, explaining any existing

research in your chosen topic and the research

you intend to carry out. To discuss your

potential research proposal, please complete

our online form at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-

departments/economics/research

or contact:

Economics Postgraduate Admissions

T: +44 (0)131 651 1764

E: [email protected]

There are many funding sources available for

your PhD fees and living costs, and we aim to

help find scholarships for all PhD students who

are admitted (see page 8 for funding

information).

Joining us from overseasInternational applicants are advised to check

the University’s website to find out more about

their visa options and our Integrated English for

Academic Purposes (IEAP) programme. Please

visit www.ed.ac.uk/international/ieap.

International agents The University has certified representative

agents in the following locations: Brunei,

Canada, China, Gulf Region, Hong Kong, India,

Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria,

Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South

Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,

Zambia and Zimbabwe. International

applicants can use an agent to help guide

them through the application process if

necessary. Contact details for all our agents

can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/

international/agents.

How to apply

English language requirementsStudents whose first language is not English must show evidence of one of the qualifications in the box below.

Abbreviations: IELTS − International English Language Testing System; TOEFL iBT − Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test; CPE − Certificate of Proficiency in English; CAE − Certificate in Advanced English

IELTS 6.5 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)

TOEFL iBT Total 92 (with no score lower than 20 in each section).

Pearson Test of English 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the ‘Communicative Skills’ sections - ‘Enabling Skills’ section scores are not considered)

Cambridge CPE Grade B

Cambridge CAE Grade C

Please note:

• English language requirements can be affected by government policy so please ensure you visit our website for the latest details. www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg/chss

• Your English language certificate must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.

• A degree from an English-speaking university may be accepted in some circumstances.

• Cambridge tests are accepted only for applicants who do not need Tier 4 visas to enter the UK.

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MSc or PhD programmes, your first stage

should be to visit our informative website at

www.sgpe.ac.uk.

To discuss your PhD proposal, please complete

our online form at

www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/

economics/research.

You may also seek guidance from our

Postgraduate Administrator.

Marie Craft

Postgraduate Administrator

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30/31 Buccleuch Place

Edinburgh EH8 9YL

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T: +44 (0)131 651 1764

E: [email protected]

Visit usOur postgraduate Open Day is your

opportunity to come and meet current staff

and students. Our next campus-based Open

Day takes place on Friday 23 November 2012.

For further details, please visit

www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day.

We also run online information sessions for

prospective postgraduate students throughout

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/open-day/online-

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Semester 1:

16 September–20 December 2013

Semester 2:

13 January–23 May 2014

Postgraduate Open Day:

23 November 2012

Induction Week:

9–13 September 2013