Economics

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class, upper division degree or significant experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Applications should be accompanied by a research proposal.

Months of entry

April, September

Course content

Course outline

The PhD programme offers a supportive environment to undertake original research and equips students with the theoretical and technical skills needed to produce quality research. You will join one or more of the wider networks of research economists in the Vinson Centre where you can attend workshops and seminars and network with specialists in international trade and development, monetary economics and central banking and entrepreneurial economics. You will have opportunities to present your work at a variety of seminars and sessions in the department. Travel funds are available for presentations in the UK and abroad.

The PhD is available in either full-time or part-time mode (3 years full-time and 6 years part-time). Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.

Students undertake supervised but independent research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others. A PhD thesis must embody an original contribution to the knowledge of the discipline either by the discovery of new knowledge, or by the exercise of a new and independent critical approach.

Supervisory methods

Candidates spend a considerable part of their studies undertaking supervised research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others. The subject should be dealt with in a competent and scholarly manner. In addition to this:

- All postgraduate research students are required to take the Advanced Legal Research Course.

- All postgraduate research students Students must attend supervisory meetings

- All postgraduate research students Students must attend any other training required to assist with the completion of the PhD.

Information for international students

We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.

The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.

English levels

If English is not your first language, please check our postgraduate English language requirements. If your English levels don’t meet our minimum requirements, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes.

Fees and funding

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