Programme structure
Jointly run with the Department of Economics, our MRes/PhD Finance & Economics 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. If you choose our Finance & Economics programme, you will initially be registered for an MRes. There is a compulsory taught part of the MRes programme, and you will be required to pass compulsory taught modules in your first and second years. Following the taught modules, you will be required to submit a dissertation and attend and pass an upgrade panel in order to be upgraded to the
degree of PhD.
This programme is linked to the well-established MRes Economics led by the Department of Economics, one of the University of Warwick’s top departments. The economic modules on the course in Year 1 will be co-delivered by academic staff from the Department of Economics, alongside students from the MRes Economics programme.
Our MRes/PhD Finance & Economics programme aims to equip you with professional training in modern finance and economics; as well as knowledge, this includes tools and techniques of analysis, and opportunities to apply this in extended research.
Your thesis
The main requirement for the award of your PhD is the successful completion of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. All students must submit their thesis within four years of the start of the PhD.
Learning facilities
As a first year MRes/PhD Finance & Economics student you will have your own desk in an open plan office. From your second year onwards you will have your own desk in a smaller office, enabling you to focus on your independent study whilst collaborating closely with your supervisor. You will be located in the WBS Teaching Centre, where there are modern kitchen facilities and a relaxing common area. Our excellent library and superb teaching and learning facilities provide the perfect place for you to commit to your studies and enable you to expand and deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of research.
Library
As a student, it goes without saying that you will spend a lot of time in the library. Our library is spread over five floors, houses 1.2 million printed volumes and 13 kilometres of archives. With over 30,000 electronic journals and more than 56,000 electronic books, the library offers a stimulating environment for you to study.
Modern Records Centre
The Modern Records Centre has a huge selection of archives with resources available for both students and academics.