Dr. Alex Squires

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Squires is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Manchester. He specializes in the field of economics, particularly focusing on transitions from college or sixth form to university, with a specific emphasis on mathematics principles in economic courses. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Alex is the Programme Co-Director for the BSc Economics degree, where he actively fosters collaboration and enhancement of teaching methods. His innovative approach includes utilizing technology to support large group teaching and promoting interactive small group discussions. Alex has contributed significantly to the academic community by establishing a regional network dedicated to improving economics education in universities across Northern England. His research includes mixed methods evaluations of online discussion platforms aimed at enhancing student-lecturer interactions. Alex obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester in 2020, with a thesis focusing on local inequality and redistribution.

Research Interests

Courses

Introductory Mathematics Economics Professional Economists Microeconomics 1 Applied Economics

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.