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    Economic Research

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    Cambridge, GBMPhilIn-person10 months
    £39,336.00
    Tuition
    over 10mo
    £85.00
    App fee

    Economic Research at University of Cambridge is a 10-month, in-person MPhil program based in Cambridge, GB. Tuition is £39,336.

    About the program

    Provides advanced training in core microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, plus one specialist module and a 10,000-word dissertation. Serves as foundation for PhD with preparatory mathematics and research skills development.

    Focus: both
    5th for Economics & Econometrics (QS World University Rankings 2026), 6th for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min will not normally consider admitting a student whose score registers below the 90th percentile in the Quantitative Reasoning section and below the 50th percentile in the Analytical Writing section
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Total 110 (Listening 25, Writing 25, Reading 25, Speaking 25)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic) | Element | Score | Listening | 7.0 | Writing | 7.0 | Reading | 7.0 | Speaking | 7.0 | Total | 7.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £19,860.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economic Research at University of Cambridge cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economic Research at University of Cambridge is £39,336.
    Is Economic Research at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    Economic Research at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does Economic Research at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    Economic Research at University of Cambridge is structured around 10 months.
    What GPA is required for Economic Research at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: First class undergraduate (or country equivalent); UK universities: First class; North American: GPA of at least 3.7 out of 4
    What work-permit options follow Economic Research at University of Cambridge?
    Post-completion work rights for Economic Research at University of Cambridge: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)