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    MPhil in Economics

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    Oxford, GBMPhilIn-person21 months
    £65,760.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    90
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford is a 21-month, in-person MPhil program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £65,760.

    About the program

    Provides rigorous training in economic theory, applied economics, and econometric methods through compulsory core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics in the first year, followed by optional courses and a required thesis in the second year.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 27, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Jan 27, 2028

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min most successful applicants will have a GRE score of Verbal 160, Quantitative 164, Analytical 4.5
    V 160 · Q 164
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic 7.5 (minimum 7.0 per component)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £16,860.00
    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 MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford is £65,760.
    Is MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford is structured around 21 months.
    What GPA is required for MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How large is the MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford cohort?
    MPhil in Economics at University of Oxford typically enrolls around 90 students per cohort.