2015
Gretta Mohan
I graduated with a first class BSc Economics degree from Queen’s Management School (QMS) in 2011 and was awarded top marks in my year over the course of my degree studies. The quantitative rigour of the bachelor’s studies at QMS in maths modules and modules such as Econometrics and Quantitative Business Methods well equipped me to undertake an MSc in Economics and Econometrics at the University of Nottingham. My master’s dissertation involved a survival analysis study of transitions out of employment in Britain which was awarded a distinction and overall I graduated from my master’s in 2012 with a distinction.
After my master’s I worked for two years as a research consultant in an economics consultancy, Regeneris Consulting, in their Manchester office. The role involved producing economic baseline reports for a range of private and public sector projects. I conducted socio-economic impact assessments using in-house models of residential schemes, commercial property, corporate footprints of BT and ABB and green investments such as onshore and offshore wind developments.
A unique PhD opportunity from Queen’s Centre of Excellence for Public Health was advertised in Spring 2015 which a friend brought to my attention while I was still working in Manchester. The proposed PhD study examined the effect of urban regeneration activities on health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland and required a candidate with a sound statistical background. I enjoyed my job but also knew the opportunity was too good to pass up so I applied, was interviewed and got the position.
I have completed my first year of the PhD and have presented my work at a health inequalities conference in Athens, attended a summer school in Sicily and have been involved in public engagement activities disseminating research findings to the wider public. I am still in contact with academics at QMS and hope to collaborate further with the School in the future.