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UCL School of Management

University college london, phd in management.

Start date:  September 2024 Duration: 5 years (1 year MRes + 4 years PhD) Fees:  We offer fully funded scholarships to all admitted students Application deadline: 01 February 2024 (17:00 UK time). A late submission window closes on 05 April 2024 (17:00 UK time), although we encourage you to apply early as places are limited and applications are subject to close sooner if places are filled. Entry:  Minimum of a first class bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. International students, please note that UCL’s English language requirement for this programme is a ' Level 1 ' (IELTS and TOEFL are the preferred test, however others on the UCL recognised test list will be accepted if required) - further details regarding this can be found on the  UCL English Language Requirements  page.

PhD students pursue their studies in one of the Operations & Technology, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Analytics, and Organisations & Innovation groups. All four groups offer a unique education and research experience to a small number of highly motivated students, with the intent of preparing them for scholarly careers at the highest level.

PhD studies in Operations and Technology

Across the different research themes , there is a shared interest in management science, operations management and business technologies. Topics of interest include R&D management, innovation and new product development, service systems, supply chain management and healthcare operations. For candidates in this area, a degree in engineering (e.g. industrial, electrical, computer, mechanical etc), economics, mathematics, statistics or operational research is preferred. 

PhD studies in Strategy and Entrepreneurship

S&E faculty research  focuses on understanding what makes firms successful, how they cope with a complex and dynamic environment, and what leads to new business formation and growth. Doctoral training involves close collaboration between the doctoral student and faculty members on shared research interests, coursework at UCL and other institutions, and independent research. Doctoral students also benefit from the S&E group’s collaborative research community, a lively program of research speakers from other institutions, and links with researchers worldwide. Topics of interest include digitization, big data analytics, machine learning, information environment, platform ecosystems, new organisational forms, learning, innovation, competition, interorganisational relationships, corporate strategy, entrepreneurial strategy, entrepreneurship for development, social innovation. 

PhD studies in Marketing and Analytics

Topics of interest in this group include branding, retailing, advertising, pricing, product development, marketing channels, business marketing, marketing strategy and e-commerce. The researchers in this group use diverse quantitative methodologies that include big data analytics, regression analysis, choice models, field experiments and Bayesian econometrics.

PhD studies in Organisations and Innovation

O&I faculty research focuses on understanding individual and team outcomes within organisations. Group members engage with a variety of perspectives and approaches including network research, experiments and ethnographies. There is a shared interest in the topics of creativity, innovation, social networks and diversity. For applicants to the PhD programme, prior training in social science (e.g. social psychology, sociology or economics) is highly relevant. 

PhD studies in Financial Economics

Our MRes and PhD Programme in Financial Economics with UCL's Department of Economics now has more information about how to apply and what you can expect from the programme on a brand new programme page, please see the specific entry requirements and programme structure here . 

PhD Structure

• The programme typically consists of five years of full-time study, starting with one year of modules registered as MRes. These modules are typically advanced postgraduate modules to provide rigorous methodological training to prepare students for their PhD research. Along with the School’s modules, students typically take some of these from other UCL departments (e.g., Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology), the London Business School, Bayes Business School, and Imperial College Business School.
• In addition to methods modules, students also undertake a first-year research project under the tutoring and supervision of a faculty member later in the MRes year (Term 3 + Summer period).
• Progression from MRes to PhD is not automatic . Superior performance in taught modules and independent, original research is required for progression from MRes to PhD.
• Our highly selective and small-sized PhD programme ensures that each student receives personal attention and guidance from our faculty members throughout their doctoral study. The close mentorship process forms the foundations of a successful academic career. 
• We expect our PhD graduates to have as their goal an academic career as a faculty member in a top business school or engineering department of a world-class university
• PhD applications are reviewed once a completed application form has been submitted online . 

Students take a total of 180 credits in the MRes year. This is made up of the MRes Research Project:

• MSIN0135 - MRes Research Project: 8,000-10,000 words . 105 credits.

Students take 75 credits of taught modules, of which the following three are compulsory modules:

• MSIN0131 - Research Presentation and Critical Writing Skills . 15 credits
• MSIN0132 - Seminar in Organisation Theory . 15 credits
• MSIN0240 - Designing Management Research Projects.  15 credits

Finally, students choose elective modules (15 credits each) among those offered by the School of Management, other UCL Departments (e.g., Economics, Psychology), and partner universities in London.

Students can take additional (non-credit) modules at UCL and our partners schools in the remaining years to complement their learning, but there is no requirement to take modules after the MRes year.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and class discussion based on case studies and other activities. Student performance is assessed through simulations, presentations, coursework, group projects, class participation, and examinations. 

Students typically study 3 compulsory modules over Terms 1 and 2. Students will also typically study 2 optional modules which may take place in Terms 1, 2 or 3. Students will also undertake a substantial research project, which would usually be undertaken over Terms 2 and 3. 

Each taught module is delivered over 10 weeks, with 3 contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. 

In addition, students typically spend approximately 6-8 hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken.

Why choose us

What our students say:.

'The UCL School of Management PhD programme is designed to provide students with skills that lead to academic excellence. Candidates are part of a dynamic and vibrant group and benefit from the programme's flexibility, as they can choose from a wide range of disciplines. The frequent cooperation with world-leading faculty members enhances our knowledge and skills and ultimately leads to high-quality research output, laying the foundations for a subsequent successful academic career.' 

UCL School of Management has forged a reputation for world-leading research in management studies with 95% of the School’s research deemed to be world-leading or internationally excellent, the second highest percentage of any business school in the UK, according to the 2021 REF. 

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Applications

Applying for our mres/phd programme.

Entry requirements and admissions criteria:

We seek to recruit highly motivated, ambitious students with strong educational backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have a first-class Bachelor's degree from the UK or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard from a leading university. We encourage students from a wide variety of backgrounds (e.g, engineering, economics, business, mathematics/statistics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology, among others) to apply to our programme. Also, notice that a Master’s or graduate level degree is not required for admission, you can apply with only an undergraduate (e.g. bachelors) degree. 

In your personal statement you are expected to suggest one or more faculty members as potential supervisors. On the application form you may see that it states that it is preferred that you contact potential supervisors beforehand – you do not need to do so. In fact, applicants are discouraged from randomly contacting individual faculty members or potential supervisors when applying to our programme. All applications are first evaluated by a joint admissions committee, so contacting potential supervisors separately will not increase your chances.

All MRes/PhD applicants are normally expected to take either a GMAT test or GRE test (UCL's institution code is 3344, but also make sure you include a scanned copy of your test result on your online application), although the School has no minimum score requirements.  

We also require you to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores if English is not your first language. Our School requires a “Level 1” English qualification which corresponds to:

• IELTS: Overall grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
• TOEFL: Score of 92, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 20/30 in the listening and speaking subtests.  

Application Deadline

The application window closes 01 February 2024 (17:00 UK time) and a late submission window closes on 05 April 2024 (17:00 UK time). We advise those interested in the programme to apply before 01 February 2024, as those applying in the late submission window will only be considered if there are still places remaining.

Application Procedure

Apply via UCL Postgraduate Admissions System here . When starting the application, you must select the MRes option. In addition to filling out the online application form, please upload a copy of the following documents:

• Official Transcripts of Grades / Course marks
• A 2-3 page personal statement or research proposal* that clearly indicates: (i) which research group you are interested in (i.e., Organisations & Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Analytics or Operations & Technology, (ii) your research interests and preliminary research ideas, (iii) potential faculty member(s) you may want to work with (this is a suggested list, you don’t need to contact potential supervisors beforehand), and (iv) your motivation to do a PhD.
• Your  GRE / GMAT  score report**
• Your IELTS/TOEFL score report, if English is not your first language.

* While submission of a full research proposal is not required, you can send us one if you have already written it up.

** You can submit your application even if you don’t have a GRE/GMAT score —simply indicate when you plan to take the test.

Funding/Scholarships

We offer fully funded five year MRes/PhD scholarships in the UCL School of Management to all admitted students. The scholarship is open to all nationalities. It covers all tuition fees, and includes an annual stipend of £25,000, which is tax-free.

Additional costs 

This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying.  

Students may have the opportunity to participate in conferences in the UK and internationally. The UCL School of Management provides MRes/PhD students with an annual budget for conferences, which students will use to cover the travel, accommodation, food and other costs whilst at conferences, in line with UCL’s expenses policy. 

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For queries about the MRes/PhD Programme that are not addressed on our web pages, please contact [email protected] .

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Frequently Asked Questions about the UCL School of Management MRes/PhD Programme

Programme Information

Application process, admissions requirements, further information.

If you have any other questions regarding the programme that are not addressed on our web pages please email the programme team ( [email protected] )

Centre for Doctoral Education

Information for IOE students

Doctoral students at IOE follow the guidance and procedures laid out in the UCL Academic Manual , and the UCL Doctoral School . This page contains additional information for current IOE doctoral students.

You may also find it helpful to look at the Student Registry Services  particularly the Support and Wellbeing Resources  where you will find a series of introductory videos.

For our International Students there are a number of helpful webpages on the central UCL website here –  International Students  – including the the International Student Online Orientation Programme  designed to help make the transition into life in the UK and studying at UCL as smooth as possible.

Student representatives

Study spaces, finances and studentships.

• Conference grants

IOE Doctoral Summer Conference

The research student log, the annual progress review (apr), the research training programme, library support and training, first term form, ioe research culture: getting involved.

• Feedback Expectations

Training for doctoral students who teach or facilitate sessions

Research ethics and integrity, graduate research degrees code of practice 2023-24, writing for publication, study leave, interruption of study, completing research status (crs), preparing for submission of the thesis, support when resubmitting a thesis, tier iv visas and changes to registration status, doctoral extension scheme, honorary postdoctoral fellow scheme for ioe doctoral graduates.

Your Students’ Union is there to make sure students have the best possible time while they’re studying at UCL. One of the ways we do that is by working with departments and faculties to ensure that every student is represented and has a voice in the way that the university works.

Every student at UCL will have a Course Representative or a Research Student Representative who will be your eyes, ears, and voice. They’ll work closely with staff in your department to make sure that they understand what you most value, and take action to deal with things you’d like to see improve. They’ll also work with representatives in your faculty and the Students’ Union to make things better across the whole of UCL.

If you take up a representative role, the Students’ Union will work closely with you to provide training, support, and advice, and you’ll be able to change the experience of everyone on your course or in your department for the better. Course and Research Student Representatives are appointing during early October – if you’d like to take up the role, staff in your department can tell you how.

A list of your representatives is available on the CDE Moodle page.

Further information:

Academic Representation website

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Become an Academic Representative

Rooms 543, 545 and C3.10 are study spaces available for research students. These rooms work on a “hot desk” policy and students are asked to respect the needs of other students by clearing desks after use. Each room has a digital lock on the door – please ask [email protected] for the password. There are lockers available for use in these rooms on a first come, first served basis; they are keyless and no registration is required. Instructions on how to set the lock code is inside each locker.

C3.10 is the newest study space available for research students. This room has an integrated kitchen.

The Newsam Library (Level 4) at the IOE has a dedicated room for postgraduate study. You can of course use other study spaces within the Library – to check availability follow the link here .

There is individual powered desk spaces and group working tables available in the Wing, Levels 2 and 3.

Please note: a kitchen available for PGR use is at the very end of the corridor before you get to 26 Bedford Way on Level 5, just past room 580.

You can find full details of study spaces across wider UCL here – Postgraduate Research Student Study Spaces

UCL has provided guidance about how studentships are set up and processed . If you are a studentship holder, please review this information, which includes answers to frequently asked questions. Information about funding available to current students can be accessed through the same links provided for prospective students – UCL’s database includes a filter that allows users to indicate whether they are prospective or current students.

Conference Grants

There is provision in the Centre for Doctoral Education fund to help IOE (Postgraduate Research students) doctoral students with the cost of conference attendance and expenses. Research degree students that have been accepted to present a paper or a poster at a conference are eligible to apply to the Centre for Doctoral Education, for a maximum grant of £1000 towards expenses.   Note this is the amount available for the total duration of a student’s registration with the IOE. The scheme will only cover conferences that are complete before the thesis is submitted for examination .

Grants are available to those who are self-financing or who hold scholarships. Students must be registered as enrolled at the time of the conference. Students are eligible to claim a total of £1000 in one claim, or can divide the amount. The fund can also be used to contribute towards student membership with the Society for Research into Higher Education ( SRHE ), since student membership allows free attendance at their events, most of which take place in their London office (near King’s Cross) and include sessions targeted at doctoral researchers.

The amount of funding available each year is limited, and students are advised to apply as early as possible. For this reason, it is advised that applications for funding must be submitted prior to a conference.

Applications should include the abstract of the conference presentation and written confirmation that the paper has been accepted. The completed application form should be endorsed by your supervisor and then returned, along with supporting documentation to [email protected] or to the Centre for Doctoral Education, via the Student Helpdesk on Level 5, Core A Wing, 20 Bedford Way, London W1CH 0AL.

Students will be told as soon as possible if their application has been successful. Documentation will then be sent to complete and return to the Doctoral School within 28 days of the conference.

Claims must be submitted within 28 days of returning the conference, or the funding is at risk of being released for other students to access.

Application Form  – Conference Grants

For any queries about this fund, please contact [email protected]

Later in the academic year, we will be inviting students and staff to attend the Centre for Doctoral Education’s Summer conference. Traditionally this has an exciting programme of presentations and panels, featuring 40-50 presentations of doctoral research from across all six departments in the IOE. The Conference will take place on Thursday the 4th of July, 2024 . Full details of the Summer Conference Programme will be given nearer the time.

A page of common questions and answers relating to the Log is now available.

Doctoral students (MPhil/PhD and EdD) are expected to review their progress with their supervisors on an annual basis.  This exercise is undertaken during the Summer Term. The Annual Progress Review helps students, supervisors, the Advisory Panels, and the Departmental Graduate Tutors to monitor the work being undertaken by students.  The aim is to ensure that each student’s training, supervision and support needs are being met, and to identify difficulties the student might be experiencing, and ways to address these. Students will receive notification via moodle of the guidance, forms and deadlines. The APR process involves a discussion between supervisor(s) and students, and completing a form which will be reviewed by a departmental panel. Any students who wish to discuss any aspect of their study in confidence can contact their Departmental Graduate Tutor, the MPhil/PhD Programme Leader, or the EdD Programme Leader.

The IOE provides an extensive programme of courses, workshops and reading groups for all doctoral students. Full details of this can be found in Moodle . (All doctoral students should have access to this Moodle space.)

There are two compulsory courses. The first, IMPCorC, provides an introduction to doctoral study; this runs four times each year, in a variety of formats to ensure that it is available to all students. The second, Information and Digital Literacies, focuses on the centrality of the literature review for the doctoral thesis. This runs three times a year in both face-to-face and online formats.

Students should also discuss their training needs with their supervisors within their first few tutorials, and revisit this regularly (for example, as part of the annual review of progress). Further training can be taken from the introductory, advanced or generic courses offered as part of the IOE’s Research Training Programme, from UCL’s skills development programme , from other members of the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network (BPSN) , or elsewhere, with the support of their supervisors.

Research students should make a brief note of any training that they have completed in the Research Student Log . Courses provided centrally by UCL can be booked through the Log, and will be recorded within the system automatically.

The IOE’s Research Training Programme courses are classed as ‘departmental training’ by UCL, and can be recorded on the Research Log: instructions on how to do this are here .

Note that many other activities, including attendance and research seminars and conferences, also constitute research training, and can be recorded manually on the Log. Information about how to do this is available in Section 4 of the guidance notes for students .

UCL requires all students to complete a minimum amount of training each year. Information about this is provided on the skills development website . Participation in departmental seminars, the IOE’s poster and summer conference, and participation in external conferences all count as training for the purposes of this record.

Nazlin Bhimani supports students and staff in all areas of research, including training on  skills,   subject guides and research project support 

From Autumn 2021 all new students and their supervisors should complete a first term form within a month of the start of their studies. Copies should be uploaded to the Research Log and sent to the departmental research administrator to store. We hope this will help to address many of the questions that are raised each year by both supervisors and students and help to raise awareness of their mutual responsibilities.

There are many Research Centres and Special Interest Groups which Doctoral Candidates are welcome to join and participate in. Here is the current Research Culture List  which we will update regularly. If you discover any new ones which need adding please tell your supervisor! Feedback Expectations

According to UCL regulations for feedback (see  link ) the guidance states that formative feedback should be ‘received by students in good time’ (5.3). We suggest that good practice is for the supervisor and student to negotiate a reasonable deadline together, including whether feedback is expected to be written and returned before the next supervision, and ‘within one month’ is usually a reasonable expectation. General expectations for writing and feedback should also be discussed at the outset via the ‘First Meeting Form’.

UCL runs a dedicated training programme, called Arena One , for postgraduates who teach (usually called PGTAs). The ‘Gateway’ workshop is mandatory for any doctoral students teaching on accredited programmes.

The site also contains information about the optional Teaching Associate Programme (TAP), which provides further development and a pathway to Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and UCL Arena Associate Fellowship (AFHEA).

Further sessions on key issues, called UCL Arena Essentials , are also available.

Ethics and integrity are important throughout the doctoral process, and all research students are advised to familiarise themselves with UCL’s policy and practice in this area . These issues also form a core part of the compulsory training session provided to all doctoral students in their first year, and optional advanced sessions on ethical issues are also provided as part of the Research Training Programme.

All IOE students are required to submit a form seeking ethical approval before undertaking any empirical work. The process that must be followed has been laid out as a flow char t . The forms, guidelines and an overview of the process that must be followed are provided on the IOE’s research ethics website . For this, it may be useful to review UCL’s statement on research integrity, as well as policies on topics such as research data management . Please note that the IOE faculty operates a slightly different process, and uses a different form, from the rest of the university.

The IOE’s research ethics committee includes doctoral student representation. Currently, Emma Brooks is the student representative.

The Code of Practice aims to set out what you as a research student can expect from your supervisory team and from UCL, and what your Supervisors and others in UCL can expect from you. It is important that you read this document carefully and keep it for reference.

Many students seek to publish their doctoral work, either during or after their studies. Guidance on this has been provided on a separate page of this site .

Students following the conventional MPhil/PhD programme full-time are expected to apply for study leave if they wish to be away from UCL for more than four weeks. This includes time away for fieldwork. The full rules covering study leave, and the form needed to apply for this, can be found on the UCL website.

It may sometimes be necessary for students to interrupt their studies. To arrange this please download the interruption of studies form from the UCL website, please note there is a separate form for research students that can be found towards the bottom of this page . Interruptions should normally be for no more than 12 months, and students who interrupt due to health and/or wellbeing issues may be required to meet with the Student Support and Wellbeing team as a condition of their return.

Please note that during a period of interruption, there will be no formal supervisory meetings and library access will be suspended. Students on maternity leave, however, continue to have access to UCL facilities, including library access .

All students following the MPhil/PhD programme are initially registered for the MPhil.

The IOE follows UCL’s guidelines for upgrading, with some minor variations. These have been implemented so that it resembles more closely the final viva process. This allows the upgrade to provide an early opportunity to practice and prepare for the final examination.

Details of these variations are provided on a dedicated page of this blog .

If you are eligible you may register as a completing research status (CRS) student while you write up your thesis. You will only be permitted to move to CRS status with the approval of your supervisor and/or the Department Graduate Tutor – see IOE CRS Application . If you have already been granted completing research status you may apply for an extension under certain circumstances. As a response to the Pandemic, any student who was registered as of 1 March 2020 will automatically be given 18 (FT) or 36 months (PT) of CRS (writing up) status at the time they take this up.

You are reminded that CRS is intended to be a time during which you are largely working on your own ‘writing up’ your thesis, with no need for regular ongoing supervision.

CRS guidelines

All students sitting for the PhD, or MPhil, examination should enter for the examination four months before they plan to submit their thesis. This is done online via the Portico tool. You can find out information here about the examination entry process.

All students will be on UCL regulations for the examination, except for those who first registered at the Institute of Education before September 2015. Students who first registered before September 2015 will be offered a choice of sitting the examination under UCL or IOE Regulations .

If successful, all students will be awarded a UCL degree, whether they take the examination under UCL or IOE Regulations. Students who first registered prior to April 2008 may be eligible for a University of London award.

Once the student has entered for the examination, the student’s principal supervisor will need to fill in a nomination of examiners form .

UCL has prepared general advice about the procedure for viva examinations , including how to prepare and some things to expect during the viva.

There is more information on the UCL website on how to submit, format bind and submit your thesis . You no longer need to submit a physical copy of your thesis

For information about thesis submission and remote Vivas taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic, please see information on the Response plan to coronavirus for UCL’s Postgraduate Research students .

For all IOE doctoral examinations, an independent chair will be appointed. Further information is available about the role of the independent chair.

Following the viva, students will continue to have access to UCL’s facilities until any required amendments have been submitted. This situation is analogous to CRS, and the expectations of staff and student should be guided by this. Students will be entitled to their supervisor’s comments on their final draft, but not to regular tutorials.

In a situation where a student has been asked to resubmit, it may be possible by mutual agreement with the supervisor for the student to re-register. Doing so would allow them to have regular tutorials, and to receive repeated feedback on their work, if needed.

A Tier 4 student who moves to Completing Research Status (CRS) remains registered and therefore continues to receive Tier 4 sponsorship. Although a student on CRS has reduced supervision, they should continue to hold short, monthly meetings with their supervisor, confirming that they have been working on their thesis; supervisors will then follow-up with the respective departmental graduate administrator.

When a Tier 4 student changes to part-time status, UCL’s visa compliance team will advise them that their visa will no longer be valid. Students who move to part-time status but wish to return periodically to continue their studies at UCL will need to obtain a Short-term Study visa, and should also obtain a letter from UCL which confirms that they have changed from full-time to part-time studies. This letter should be carried when entering the UK, along with a copy of their UCL Student Status letter, which can be either requested from the UCL Student Centre or downloaded from Portico.

Students should always check the immigration requirements for the UK before leaving their home country.

Students on a Tier IV visa can apply to this scheme in order to gain an additional 12 months of Tier 4 immigration permission in which to gain experience in their specific field or seek skilled work. Students who have almost finished their doctorate can apply by following the information provided by UCL .

The Institute of Education Centre for Doctoral Education is delighted to announce the launch of a new scheme for IOE doctoral graduates – The Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow scheme (HPDF). The HPDF provides support for doctoral graduates who want to publish or continue with their research but don’t currently have another academic affiliation.  See here for further details and FAQ and  application form

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UCL School of Management

University college london, phd programme in financial economics.

Start date:  September 2024 Duration: 5 years (1 year MRes + 4 years PhD) Fees:  We offer fully-funded scholarships to all admitted students who have applied by the 31 January 2024 (see details below)  Application deadline:  31 January 2024, 17:00 UK time (late applications submited by the 05 April 2024 may still be considered, see details below) Entry:  Applicants must hold a distinction in a master’s degree in Economics or a closely related subject. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of analytical and quantitative skills (such as in mathematics and statistics), evidenced by strong performance in relevant modules taken on previous degree programmes and/or through relevant standardised test performance (such as GRE Quantitative of at least 160). International students, please note that UCL’s English language requirement for this programme is a ' Level 2 ' (IELTS and TOEFL are the preferred test, however others on the UCL recognised test list will be accepted if required) - further details regarding this can be found on the  UCL English Language Requirements  page.

The MRes and PhD in Financial Economics is a joint programme between the UCL Department of Economics and the UCL School of Management.

The MRes programme is the first year of the five-year integrated MRes/PhD programme in Financial Economics. The MRes programme will provide you with training in research methods together with an advanced understanding of financial economics, to enable you to conduct insightful and original PhD level research in financial economics. 

The MRes will firstly provide quantitative training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. These will be taught in the context of cutting-edge research and relevant applications. Secondly, it will provide you with analytic frameworks and transferable skills that will allow you to identify relevant and promising research topics, present ideas in order to obtain feedback, and provide feedback yourself. 

The subsequent years (for students who progress from the MRes to MPhil) will focus on the skills you will need to run research projects to completion and to present completed research projects to various kinds of specialised audiences. Likewise, teaching skills will also be developed.

PhD Structure

• The MRes programme consists of taught modules (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics. Real Analysis and Probability with Economic Application), a hybrid module (Financial Economics) with taught components and research based components, and a research project in the final part of the year. For the MRes project, you work under supervision to design and carry out a substantial piece of original research. This enables you to gain a deep understanding of the entire research process.
• Superior performance is required for automatic progression from MRes to MPhil. In particular, students should achieve an average mark of not less than 60% in the independent, original research components of the programme, and not less than 50% in the taught element.
• Our highly selective and small-sized PhD programme ensures that each student receives personal attention and guidance from our faculty members throughout their doctoral study. The close mentorship process forms the foundations of a successful academic career. At the same time, you will be part of both the School of Management PhD cohort and the Economics PhD cohort, with which you will share most of the taught modules.
• We expect our PhD graduates to have as their goal an academic career as a faculty member in a top business school or Economics department or in the research group of an international institution or a central bank.

Students take a total of 180 credits in the MRes year. This is made up of the MRes Research Project (MSIN0135) and 75 credits of compulsory taught modules. 

All modules in the MRes year are core modules, there are no optional modules. 

• ECON0107 - Macroeconomics, 15 credits  
• ECON0106 - Microeconomics, 15 credits  
• ECON0108 - Econometrics, 15 credits  
• ECON0118 - Real Analysis and Probability with Economic Applications, 15 credits
• MSIN0234 - Topics in Financial Economics, 30 credits  
• MSIN0135 - MRes Financial Economics Research Project, 105 credits  

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and class discussion. Student performance is assessed through presentations, coursework, projects, and examinations. 

Students will study 4 compulsory taught modules. A typical taught module is taught over two terms (2 x 10 weeks) with 4 hours of contact hours per week (3 hours of lecture + 1 hour of review session). In addition, students spend approximately 6-8 hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars.  

Students will also undertake a substantial research project, which would usually start in Term 2 and be completed over the Summer. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken.

Why choose us

What makes us different:.

Unlike many PhD Programmes in finance, our programme has a full anchor in economics and econometrics. Hence, we offer a unique world-class environment that combines the best of a leading business school, located in Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s modern financial district, and the tradition of economic research and teaching of the Department of Economics, which is located in Bloomsbury, London’s historical intellectual centre.

If you want to become an academic economist conducting research in finance, this programme is for you.  

UCL School of Management and the Department of Economics  

Founded in 2007, UCL School of Management has forged a reputation for world-leading research in management studies with 95% of the School’s research deemed to be world-leading or internationally excellent, the second highest percentage of any business school in the UK, according to the 2021 REF . The PhD programme is an integral part of our School’s active and ambitious research environment where students receive rigorous academic training and personalised research mentorship. 

The UCL Department of Economics has an outstanding international reputation in key areas of current research. The Department ranked top in the UK for research environment and outputs in the field of Economics and Econometrics in the 2021 REF . 

Our research programme offers a unique education and research experience with the intent of preparing you for scholarly careers at the highest level. Our highly selective and small-sized programme ensures that you receive personal attention and an opportunity for guidance from our world-leading scholars. The close mentorship process forms the foundations of a successful academic career. 

As a research student you will join a highly active research environment which involves frequent research seminars and visits by leading scholars worldwide, reading groups, brown bag seminars and panels in which PhD students and faculty members present and discuss their ongoing work. Such forums provide an excellent opportunity to receive critical constructive feedback on your research and to develop academic, generic and transferable skills.

Applications

Applying for our mres/phd programme.

Entry requirements and admissions criteria:

Applicants to the MRes+PhD programme must hold a distinction in a master’s degree in Economics or a closely related subject. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of analytical and quantitative skills (such as in mathematics and statistics), evidenced by strong performance in relevant modules taken on previous degree programmes and/or through relevant standardised test performance (such as GRE Quantitative of at least 160). Submitting a GRE test result is encouraged but not compulsory and is only one of the components used to assess the strength of applications. 

We only have a single intake in September. We accept applications throughout the year. Successful candidates who have submitted their MRes application by 31 January 2024 will receive a scholarship (full fee waiver plus a stipend). Successful candidates who have submitted their application after this date may receive a scholarship subject to availability, or will come with their own funding.

In your personal statement you are expected to suggest one or more faculty members as potential supervisors. On the application form you may see that it states that it is preferred that you contact potential supervisors beforehand. However, we strongly discourage applicants from contacting individual faculty members or potential supervisors when applying to our programme. All applications are first evaluated by a joint admissions committee, so contacting potential supervisors separately will not increase your chances.

We also require you to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores if English is not your first language. Our School requires a “Level 2” English language qualification which corresponds to:

IELTS: Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

TOEFL: Score of 96 overall, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 22/30 in the listening and speaking subtests. 

Application Deadline

The application window closes 31 January 2024 (17:00 UK time) and a late submission window closes on 05 April 2024 (17:00 UK time). We advise those interested in the programme to apply before 31 January 2024, as those applying in the late submission window will only be considered if there are still places remaining.

Application Procedure

Apply via UCL Postgraduate Admissions System here . When starting the application, you must select the MRes Financial Economics option. In addition to filling out the online application form, please upload a copy of the following documents:

• Official Transcripts of Grades / Course marks
• A 1 page personal statement that clearly indicates: (i) your research interests and preliminary research ideas, (ii) potential faculty member(s) you may want to work with (this is a suggested list, you don’t need to contact potential supervisors beforehand), and (iii) your motivation to do a PhD.
• Your  GRE  score report, if you took the test.
• Your IELTS/TOEFL score report, if English is not your first language.

Funding/Scholarships

We offer fully funded five year scholarships to all admitted students who apply before the 31 January 2024. The scholarship is open to all nationalities. It covers all tuition fees, and includes an annual stipend of £25,000 which is tax-free. 

Successful candidates who have submitted their application after 31 January 2024 may receive a scholarship subject to availability or will come with their own funding.

Additional Costs

This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying.  Students may have the opportunity to participate in conferences in the UK and internationally. The UCL School of Management provides MRes/PhD students with an annual budget for conferences, which students will use to cover the travel, accommodation, food and other costs whilst at conferences, in line with UCL’s expenses policy. 

Further Information and Contact Details

The full-time MRes/PhD programme runs from September each academic year. Entrance is therefore every September. While we may accept applications until 05 April 2024 we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible. Our programme is very selective and we only admit a limited number of students, so applying before 31 January 2024 increases your chances.

How to Apply

For queries about the MRes/PhD Programme that are not addressed on our web pages, please contact [email protected] .

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Intakes: For September intake the deadline is 5th April and for January 2025 intake the deadline is in 30 th September, applicable for all courses. 

Acceptance Rate: University College London has an acceptance rate of 32.72%. 

Entry Requirements: Students require GMAT/GRE, and IELTS/TOEFL score submissions for admission at UCL. 

Statistics:  Of the 51,058 students enrolled at UCL, 39% are international students. 

Decision Date:  The admission decision will be released after the final deadline for PG students and UCAS will notify UG students by email. 

University College London is one of the top 10 universities in the world by QS and is listed among top 5 universities in UK. University College London Admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 32.72%. University College London rankings are high, helping it garner global representation from over 150 countries all over the world. The application deadlines for its Autumn and Spring intakes are in April and September. Indian applicants applying for undergraduate programs must achieve a minimum average of 60% in 10+2 and for graduate applicants 4 year bachelor’s degree with an overall average of 60% is required. There are 51,058 students enrolled at UCL London with more than 39% international students. Applicants seeking undergraduate admission at University College London may apply via UCAS portal while graduate applicants may apply through UCL Online Portal directly. Undergraduate applicants applying through UCAS portal will be required to pay an application fee of  27 GBP (2,835 INR) for 2024 entry. The application fee for postgraduate courses varies for each program and ranges from 90 - 160 GBP (9,450 - 16,801 INR). 

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Given below are the admission requirements of the universiy as per the University College London reviews and ratings . Students can also find the ELP score requirements in the table, along with standadized test score range.

University College London Admissions Deadlines

UCL has 2 major   intakes in UK . The below table shows admission deadlines for internationals students planning to apply for undergraduate courses at University College London admissions:

University College London Postgraduate Admissions

University College London offers admissions to more than 650 postgraduate level courses. International students have two options to apply for graduate programs i.e through online application or by downloading the application form and submitting it later. The online application requires a payment of 90 GBP (8,918 INR) while the downloaded hard copy can be sent directly to the university with payment of 115 GBP (11,395 INR).  Given below are the PG course requirements and  exams to study in UK  information:

Application Portal: UCL Online Portal Application Fees: 90 - 160 GBP (9,450 - 16,801 INR)

Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor degree transcripts equivalent to UK 2:1 honors
• GPA required: 6.75 – 9.0/10 or 55%-70%
• IELTS : 6.5 to 7.5
• TOEFL-IBT: 92 - 109
• PTE: 75 - 62
• Work experience
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University College London offers full-time MBA and Global MBA and at UCL School of Management in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. It also offers various other MBA programs through different faculties such as MBA in Major Infrastructure Delivery, International MBA in Educational Leadership, Health MBA, and an Executive Health MBA. The Full-time MBA at UCL School of Management is a 16 months program while other programs are offered with a duration from 2 to 5 years. The Applications for MBA program are invited from over 100 countries and accepted for April and September intakes.

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As an aspirant remember that the MBA programme includes core modules in accounting, finance, strategy, and organisational behaviour and leadership. Other core modules, including decision-making and analytics, marketing and operations, explore how technology is transforming these key areas of business. Given below is the MBA class profile at UCL.

University College London: Undergraduate Admissions

Over 73,000 applicants applied for undergraduate courses at UCL during the 2023 admissions. Prospective undergraduate students must have qualifications equivalent to A Levels. Below are the basic admission requirements and test scores for undergraduate programs:

Application Portal: UCAS Application Fees:   27.5 GBP (2,779 INR) for 2024 Entry, andGBP 28.50 (INR 28.50) for 2025 Entry

• High School transcripts with 55%
• TOEFL-IBT: 92
• Theory or Knowledge (2 Bonus points)
• Extend Essay with a score out of 45
• Personal Statement
• Passport Copy
• Academic letter of recommendation

University College London Admissions Interview Process 

Students meeting all the eligibility criteria for the admission will be invited for an interview of 10 to 15 minutes. The interview will be conducted by two staff members who are specialized with the same subject candidate have applied for. During the interview, the candidate may be asked to present a personal statement or portfolio and will be assessed on the basis of his knowledge about the program.

University College London Admissions Decision

Undergraduate applicants applying by October or January may receive notification for their admission decisions by the end of April. Selected undergraduate students will receive a notification through UCAS portal alongside formal offer letter from UCL and fee notification. Before making a final decision, the applicants may visit the university campus for further information.  The undergraduate admission decision dates to  study in UK  are based on UCAS decision timelines. 

Graduate applicants after applying for admissions at University College London are advised to keep a track of their application through UCL applicant portal. The notification date for the admission decision will be released after the final deadline. Depending on the recommendation from the specific department or division, the applicant will receive a formal offer letter from the university. A conditional admission offer will be issued to students based on their future academic performance. 

University College London Selection criteria

The University College London acceptance rate is 32.72% which indicates the university is moderately selective in admissions. The selection criteria at University College London is based on whether or not the students have met the minimum admission requirements as required by the specific course. For undergraduate admission, all applicants must qualify with 10+2 and for graduate admissions, the prospective candidate must have completed a total of 16 years of education including 4 years bachelor's degree equivalent to a UK honors degree. Anyone not meeting the above mentioned eligibility criteria will not be considered for admission and their application will be straight away rejected.

University College London Statistics

University College London boasts of alumni like Alexander Grahambell and Christopher Nolan, which makes it really popular among international candidates. Another point that makes it popular is that it is among  affordable universities in UK .  The university has a sizeable international student population. Details of its key statistics are shared below:

It has been concluded that the selection process during University College London admissions is entirely based on the candidate's overall academic performance, extracurricular involvement, skills and work experience. The admissions are moderately competitive, hence all applicants maintain a strong profile to be considered for admission. For further query and assistance, international students may contact the university admission office at +44 (0)20 7862 8000.

Ques. Is it hard to get into University College London?

Ans. Getting admitted to University College London is moderately difficult due to the level of competition. Which means, instead of meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must focus more on their over profile to make their application stand out.

Ques. How can I get admission into University College London?

Ans. Those seeking admission into undergraduate courses at University College London may have completed 10+2 with 55% or more and submitted their applications through UCAS portal. Graduate applicants must submit proof of 16 years of education with a minimum average of 60% in 4 year bachelor's degree. Graduate applicants may apply directly to the university's online portal or send a downloaded application form directly to the UCL admissions office.

Ques. Does University College London accept international students?

Ans. University College London invites international students from more than 150 countries all over the world. Currently, there are 53% international students at UCL.

Ques. What grades do I need for UCL?

Ans. A minimum grade equivalent to 55% in high school for undergraduate admissions is required and a grade equivalent to 60% is required for admission to graduate at UCL.

Ques. How can I increase my chances of getting into UCL?

Ans. Prospective students may increase their chances of admission through submission of high GPA and professional experience, project completion, SOP/LOR and well written essays.

Ques. How long does it take for UCL to make a decision?

Ans. The admission decision may vary from program to program. However, international students may receive their admission decisions within 6 to 8 weeks.

Ques. Can you get an unconditional offer from UCL?

Ans. A conditional offer has been released to the candidate not achieving minimum admission requirements but is likely to meet the requirements in the future.

Ques: Is UCL as good as Harvard?

Ans: Five of the top twenty universities in the world are located in the UK, and four of those universities are Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, and UCL are among the top ten. Since 2013, UCL has ranked among its international peers, including MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, in the top 10.

Ques: Does UCL accept Indian students?

Ans: UCL and India have a long and illustrious history of working together, dating back to the 1800s. At UCL, over 900 Indian students are enrolled in degree programs today.

Ques: Is UCL top 10 universities?

Ans: According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, UCL has maintained its position as the ninth best university in the world for the past two years, making it 13 years in a row that UCL has been among the top 10 universities globally.

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