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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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Our PhD programme enables you to pursue your academic interests, and learn the latest methods in research, while providing you with thorough training in modern economics.
Training and support
You will be supervised by two faculty members from the School, who will provide academic support and advice on the subject area, methodology and structure of your thesis.
What will I study?
The PhD programme is principally a research degree, but modern economics requires substantial training that exceeds the level of an MSc or other masters study.
In Year 1 you will take 120 credits of advanced research-oriented coursework, with the opportunity to take field courses at the frontier of areas relevant to your research.
Review and progression
Subject to passing an annual review at the end of Year 1, you will proceed to three further years of research, with the possibility of taking a fourth “writing-up” year.
Career opportunities
While many of our PhD graduates choose to remain in academia as lecturers and researchers, some pursue careers in other sectors.
Recent PhD graduates have found employment as researchers and analysts with: Behavioural Insights Team; Danmarks Nationalbank; Bank of England; other private and public organisations.
A UK masters degree with distinction, or its international equivalent, in economics.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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