Economics PhD

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The Economics PhD program at the University of Sussex is designed to equip students with advanced research skills. It emphasizes original research that contributes to the field and prepares students for careers in academia, policy, and the private sector. The program offers a range of research areas and funding opportunities, and features collaboration with the SeNSS South East Network for Social Sciences and other Economics departments in the UK.

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Degree Overview:

The Economics PhD at the University of Sussex is a research-focused program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become skilled practitioners in the field. The program emphasizes rigorous research training and aims to contribute to academic and policy debates in various areas of economics.

Objectives:

• To develop advanced research skills in economics.
• To conduct original research that contributes to knowledge and understanding in the field.
• To prepare students for careers in academia, policy, and the private sector.

Description:

• The program is offered as a full-time or part-time option.
• Full-time students can complete the program in up to 4 years, while part-time students have up to 6 years.
• Students will have two supervisors who specialize in relevant areas of economics.
• The program is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA.
• The program is designed to provide students with the necessary research training to become skilled practitioners.
• Students are encouraged to apply for the Integrated PhD, which provides the most rigorous research training.

Teaching:

• The program involves a range of seminar activities and research groups.
• Students have access to training opportunities at Sussex and in collaboration with the SeNSS South East Network for Social Sciences and other Economics departments in the UK.

Careers:

• The Economics PhD opens a range of career opportunities in academia, policy, and the private sector.

Other:

• The program draws on the latest research methods and has an applied focus.
• The program is affiliated with the Sussex Centre for Migration Research.
• The program is home to the UKTPO UK Trade Policy Observatory, which conducts analysis on UK trade policy post Brexit and trains and advises trade policy-makers.
• The Digital Futures at Work Research Centre is based in the University of Sussex Business School.
• The program offers a range of research areas, including:
• Empirical microeconomics in developed and developing countries
• International economics, trade, and industrial policy
• Development economics
• Environmental and resource economics
• Behavioral and experimental economics and economic theory
• The program offers a range of funding opportunities, including scholarships and funded projects.
• The program offers part-time work opportunities for students.
• The program provides support for research and training costs, including travel, laptops, fieldwork, conference costs, and publication costs.
• The program offers a virtual tour of the campus.
• The program offers international students support with visas and immigration.

Home students:

£4,786 per year for full-time students

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:

£4,786 per year for full-time students

International students:

£21,500 per year for full-time students