| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Undertake original research in a department with a strong international reputation and develop your qualitative and quantitative research skills.
Department of Economics research activities cover all the mainstream fields of economics, such as:
Graduate prospects
Our graduates have gone on to work in places as diverse as:
Find out what our research graduates go on to do
Department of Economics
Undertake original research in a department with a strong international reputation and develop your qualitative and quantitative research skills.
Department of Economics research activities cover all the mainstream fields of economics, such as:
Graduate prospects
Our graduates have gone on to work in places as diverse as:
Find out what our research graduates go on to do
Department of Economics
Program Outline
Programme structure
Most students complete this programme in 4 years. You cannot take less than 2 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 4 years.
You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Your academic progress and general welfare will be monitored by your supervisor.
Academic milestones
- Registration
- Induction
- Candidature
- Confirmation
- Research
- Writing up
- Give notice of intention to submit a thesis / portfolio
- Submission for examination
- Examination (Viva Voce)
- Examiners report
- Final submission of thesis / portfolio
- Graduation
Programme content
Learning
Research content
The department has an active PhD community and team of academic staff, with their own individual research topic areas.
As a department, we aim to involve PhD students in our areas of expertise. This provides you with a strong environment in which to pursue your research, and receive encouragement and help with publication. You will also be encouraged to present your work both within the department and, when possible, at international conferences.
Here are some topics our current students are researching
Professional Development
Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.
Read more about professional development support
Assessment
Assessment methods
Assessment description
Students are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written-up as a substantial thesis.
The final stage of the PhD degree is the viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend their thesis to a Board of Examiners.
