Pre-launch price to 15 Nov Sitting the TMUA in January? EntryQ, my TMUA question bank and mock-paper app, launches on Monday 16 November 2026. Pre-launch price until Sunday 15 November: £30 for access to the January 2027 sitting, or £80 for access until 17 October 2027. Then £25 a month or £150 a year. Pre-book the app →

Specialist online tuition from a Cambridge PhD economist

School exams and admissions support for parents and sixth-form students, and university and postgraduate help with modules, methods, problem sets and deadlines.

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Dr Nicky Grant, Cambridge PhD economics and econometrics tutor Cambridge BA · MPhil · PhD
3Cambridge degrees
12+Years university teaching
ReferencesAvailable on request
100+Oxbridge applicants supported
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Free consultation
30 minutes to understand your goals and learning style. No obligation.
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Personalised plan
Built around your exact course, exam board and timeline.
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Online 1-1 via video call. Adjust frequency and focus at any point.

Why work with Nicky

High-level knowledge.
Clear personal teaching.

Parents and sixth-form students

  • Full Enhanced DBS certificate on the DBS Update Service (November 2025), available for verification by parents and schools on request.
  • Safeguarding courses completed with the National College, with experience working in secondary schools.
  • Experience preparing 100+ students for Oxbridge and other highly selective university applications, including TMUA-style reasoning and interview practice.
  • BA Economics, University of Cambridge, First Class Honours. MPhil and PhD in Economics, also at Cambridge.
  • One-to-one online teaching for A-Level and Further Maths and A-Level Economics: technique, confidence, exam speed and proof-style reasoning, built around each student.
A-Level & admissions support

University and postgraduate students

  • Former lecturer at Manchester (2013 to 2019) and St Andrews (2019 to 2025), with experience teaching econometrics, financial econometrics, mathematical economics and statistics.
  • PhD in Economics, University of Cambridge, supervised by Professor Richard J. Smith.
  • Published in International Tax and Public Finance and Advances in Econometrics, with CeMMAP working papers.
  • Stata, R and EViews.
  • Focused help with the specific topic in front of you: micro and macro theory, econometrics, statistics, or finance, worked through clearly rather than in the abstract.
University & postgraduate support

References & testimonials

Trusted by offer-holders and admissions professionals

Professional reference

“I have seen many students benefit from his guidance and secure offers from Oxbridge, G5 universities, and top US institutions. His professionalism, dedication, and commitment to student success make him an exceptional educator and mentor.”

Dr Saroj Kiran Velamakanni, PhD FRSA KCRDirector, SKV Consultants Ltd · Specialists in Oxbridge, G5 and Elite US University Admissions

Full references are available on request. This reference and all student testimonials can be verified directly with Dr Velamakanni at [email protected]. References for university teaching are also available on request.

Student testimonials and reviews

“Dr Grant's mock interviews were incredibly realistic and helped me develop the confidence and analytical thinking needed for Cambridge. His personal statement guidance was equally valuable. His mentorship made a huge difference throughout my application, and I am delighted to have received my Cambridge offer.”
XinqiOffer Holder, Economics, University of Cambridge
“Dr Grant's guidance throughout my LSE application was exceptional. His interview coaching and personal statement feedback strengthened both my confidence and my academic approach. I highly recommend him to any student applying for competitive Economics programmes.”
YiyingOffer Holder, Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science
“Every mock interview with Dr Grant challenged me to think more deeply and communicate my ideas clearly. His feedback was insightful, encouraging and practical. I felt thoroughly prepared for my Cambridge interview and was thrilled to receive an offer.”
Offer HolderEconomics, University of Cambridge
“Dr Grant helped me develop genuine economic reasoning rather than memorising answers. His realistic interview preparation and thoughtful advice gave me the confidence to perform at my best and secure my Cambridge offer.”
Offer HolderEconomics, University of Cambridge
“Dr Grant is an outstanding mentor whose interview preparation closely reflected the real Cambridge experience. His support with both my personal statement and interview performance played a significant role in my successful application.”
Offer HolderEconomics, University of Cambridge
“Nicky is an excellent econometrics tutor. He explains complex concepts clearly and makes them much easier to understand.”
Charles GardnerGoogle review
“I was completely lost in my economics class, and then I started working Nicky and he totally saved me. He was excellent at explaining the material and extremely accommodating to meet with me many times despite us being in different time zones! Highly recommend working with Nicky!”
Claire ChouGoogle review
“Nicky is a very good and thorough teacher. He has excellent knowledge of econometrics and takes the time to work through your questions. Highly recommended!”
ChrisEconometrics · 22/08
“Really great tutor! Encouraging, knowledgeable, friendly”
JedEconometrics · 09/02
“Very good lesson, Nicky is very helpful.”
ChrisEconometrics · 19/08
“Very helpful and clear.”
ClaireEconometrics · 22/01
“I gather it was very useful, thank you!”
ClaireEconometrics · 12/01
“Fantastic!”
JedEconometrics · 11/02

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Resources

Study guides, notes & examples

Free, public guides and worked examples. Pick your stage to jump straight to the pieces students find most useful.

A-Level, Admissions and TMUA

All free TMUA resources

Pre-launch price until Sunday 15 November

EntryQ, my TMUA question bank and mock-paper app

Launches on Monday 16 November 2026 with about 2,500 questions and 20 timed mock papers. Until 15 November: £30 for access to the January 2027 sitting, or £80 for access until 17 October 2027. From launch, £25 a month or £150 a year.

See the pre-launch price Pay by bank transfer before launch. Refundable with 24 hours' notice before the start date.
Dr Nicky Grant

About

Dr Nicky Grant

Cambridge-trained economist (BA, MPhil and PhD). Former lecturer at the University of Manchester (2013 to 2019) and the University of St Andrews (2019 to 2025), with experience teaching econometrics, financial econometrics, mathematical economics and statistics. Tutors A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Economics, prepares students for the TMUA and Oxbridge Economics applications, and supports university and postgraduate students in economics, econometrics, statistics and finance.

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A 30 minute video call to discuss where you are, what you're working towards, and how you learn best. I'll ask about your course, specific topics, and timeline. At the end I'll suggest an approach, there's no obligation to book sessions afterwards.

From £100/hour for A-Level, from £130/hour for TMUA & Oxbridge preparation, and from £100/hour for university & postgraduate work, with discounts for packages of sessions. The exact rate is confirmed at the free consultation.

Primarily online via video call with a shared digital whiteboard, which works very well for quantitative subjects. In-person sessions in the Manchester area may be possible for some students, please ask when you get in touch.

Yes. I have completed safeguarding courses with the National College and have experience working in secondary schools. I also hold a full Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (November 2025), available for verification by parents and schools on request.

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