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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
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Contents
Welcome 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
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“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 commerce
Edinburgh 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 career
With 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 destination
Your 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 us
Edinburgh 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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Times Higher Education
World University Rankings ** Research Assessment Exercise 2008
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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 Edinburgh
Unique 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 economies
There 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
Development
All 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 Service
The 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
ECONOMICS/ECONOMICS (FINANCE) –
SCOTTISH GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN
ECONOMICS
www.ed.ac.uk/pg/272
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description
Our 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 structure
The 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 opportunities
Our 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 requirements

A 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 requirements
See 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 Director
Professor Jonathan Thomas
T: +44 (0)131 650 1764 E:
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 Economics
We 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 economics
Professor 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-
departments/economics/research/areas.
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Research opportunities
ECONOMICS
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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: 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 Scheme
We 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 Program
The 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 Scotland
This 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 Loans
The 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
programmes
We 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 programmes
To 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:
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 overseas
International 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 requirements

Students 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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Get in touch
Contact us
For more information about applying to our
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
School of Economics
30/31 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
UK
T: +44 (0)131 651 1764
E:
Visit us
Our 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
the year. To find out more, visit
www.ed.ac.uk/pg/open-day/online-
events.
The University of Edinburgh Economics Postgraduate opportunities Prospectus 2013 entry
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