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As a large interdisciplinary College we offer a rich and diverse graduate culture across our subject disciplines, backed up by strong supervisory and teaching expertise, high quality training, excellent workspaces as well as extensive research resources. 

Why pursue a research degree with us?

• Excellent postdoctoral destinations and very competitive record in the procession of our PhD students, particularly within academia
• One of the largest and most diverse departments of our type in the Southwest
• One of the research-active Russell-Group universities
• Access to world-class research in one of the top 100 universities globally
• Operating across three distinctly different campuses: Streatham  and St. Lukes in Exeter, Devon, and Penryn, Cornwall
• Excellent workspaces and resources including Digital Humanities labs and research seminars
• Study part-time with the same access to supervision, training, facilities and resources. You can spend up to 7 years to finish your PhD (6 years up to submission + 1 year examination/viva/corrections).
• Long distance study also allows you to work from home whilst receiving supervision via skype and visits to campus for short intensive periods. You will also be able to stay in contact with your research environment through podcasts, research papers and videos.

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We offer our PhD student’s exceptional support during their time studying with us, support for students includes:

• A teamed approach to supervision combining research expertise from across our disciplines and access to a personal research mentor;
• A dedicated Humanities Graduate School, a single point-of-contact for all programme and practical needs;
• A framework of research and career development opportunities across the University and through our network of partners;
• An exclusive study suite for Humanities postgraduates;
• A well-established postgraduate research culture including annual conferences and journal publications;
• Funding opportunities for individual research needs.
• Our teaching and administrative-support staff are committed to helping you make the most of all that the University of Exeter has to offer during your research studies.
• The  Researcher Development team  at Exeter offer personal and professional development opportunities to enhance your research and your employability in academia or beyond.

Exeter is a portal to a rich variety of research resources offering unique archives in medieval and modern history, modern and contemporary literature and film. Dynamic partnerships with arts, culture and heritage organisations – British Museum, Historic England, London Film School, National Trust, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Tate Britain among many others – give our researchers access to a remarkable range of research collections and facilities. The College is also home to a number of world leading research centres that capitalise on academic expertise. 

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Masters applications for 2023 entry are now closed.

Applications for September 2024 will open on Monday 25 September. Applications are now open for programmes with a January 2024 start. View our programmes »

• The MRes in Finance (PhD pathway) is a two-year programme which allows you to specialise in finance and economics at the post-graduate level in preparation for progression to a PhD in Finance.
• Gain PhD-level training in a range of topics such as econometrics, finance theory and research methods used in finance and economics to prepare you for further study or employment
• You will receive instruction and guidance from our internationally respected academic staff who conduct and publish world-leading research
• Opportunity to finish at the end of year one and two with a level seven Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Economics.
• Fully funded scholarships are available for students who intend to progress onto a PhD in Finance at the University of Exeter

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A first-class honours degree in finance or closely related subject, or a Merit in a MA/MSc in finance or closely related subject, with evidence of excellent mathematical ability.

Students who apply for University of Exeter Business School funding are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores.

We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study.

Pre-Masters programme for international students

The  Graduate Diploma in Finance  run by the  INTO University of Exeter Centre  is a pre-Masters programme designed to enhance your subject knowledge, study skills and English ability. Successful completion of the Diploma (subject to achieving the specific grades of entry) gives students from overseas the skills needed for acceptance onto this Masters programme.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements .

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Course content

The MRes in Finance (PhD pathway) is a two-year programme which allows you to specialise in finance and economics at the post-graduate level in preparation for progression to the PhD in Finance.

In the first year, you will receive advanced PhD-level training covering both theoretical and empirical aspects of economics and econometrics with built in provision for training in econometrics software and research databases. During the second year, you will build on this foundation and choose specialisation subjects which will expose you to frontier research in finance and related disciplines (e.g. economics, business and management, or accounting) to develop your MRes dissertation.

The programme is highly analytical, the teaching will be research driven, and you will start developing research independence through the preparation of the MRes dissertation.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

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£6,600 full-time

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£15,200 full-time

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Teaching and research

Assessments will be conducted via a combination of individual written coursework, group presentations, peer assessment of group work, written examinations, and MRes dissertation.

Supervision

Students will be assigned an academic tutor and a pastoral tutor from the first day of their MRes. During the MRes period you will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your research interests with a range of faculty members to help ensure you have the right fit in you continue to do a PhD. This is designed to expose you to various faculty members within the academic group on a rotation basis and also to provide a more integrated experience where you will have the chance to develop their ideas with junior faculty.

Dissertation module

In this module, you will write an academic dissertation under the supervision of one member of the faculty. The academic dissertation will allow you to demonstrate your ability at identifying and analysing a finance problem using economic models and/or econometric/statistical methods. You will come up with a topic of your own choice, which can be theoretical or empirical in nature, manage self-driven enquiry and write up a piece of research.

By solving statistical/mathematical problems and exercises during your dissertation project, you will be equipped with practical problem-solving skills, theorising skills, and an understanding of mathematical relationships. All of these are highly valuable in both academic and non-academic jobs.

Progression to PhD

Although the MRes can be studied as a two-year standalone programme, it is a pathway to PhD for the majority of students.

Progression on to the PhD is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for the PhD. This includes (1) successful completion of the MRes (achieving at least an average of 60% across all modules and at least 65% in the Dissertation) and (2) the identification of a member of academic staff in the University of Exeter Business School who has agreed to supervise your PhD.

After the programme

The MRes programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out PhD level research and subject to meeting the entry criteria (see above) you will be able to progress onto our PhD Finance programme.

The Business School is home to the following research centres

• Centre for Entrepreneurship
• Centre for Innovation in Business Education
• Centre for Simulation, Analytics and Modelling (CSAM)
• Exeter Centre for Social Networks (ECSN)
• Exeter Centre for Leadership (ExCL)
• Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF)
• Initiative in the Digital Economy at Exeter (INDEX)
• Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP)
• Research Methods Centre
• Tax Administration Research Centre (TARC)
• The Exeter Centre for Circular Economy (ECCE)

The analytical and quantitative skills learnt will be highly transferrable, and upon completion you will be well equipped to pursue careers in academia, business, government and international organisations. Many of our recent research students have gone on to be successful academic jobs and have published their doctoral work in well-established journals.

Developing your skills and career prospects

The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate  Business School careers service   web page for more information.

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With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara L. Marsden in Exeter, New Hampshire, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 26, 2024 at the age of 57. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her children, Jacob Marsden and Tiana Marsden. She is survived by : her husband Douglas Packard; her children, Christopher Owens (Casey), Todd Owens (Jennifer), Dylan Packard, Felicia Colella, Joshua Packard (Melyssa), Jamison Packard and Christian Packard; her grandchildren, JoJo Owens, Mason Owens, Lydia Owens, Aubriella Owens and Jayden Shay; and also, Tommy, Daisy, Eddie and Lilly.

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