Economics PhD
University of Birmingham
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Course overview Bringing together leading economic research and world-class mentorship, our PhD Economics is designed for ambitious scholars committed to advancing economic understanding and developing innovative solutions to global challenges. Course highlights A PhD in Economics at the University of Birmingham offers rigorous academic training, an internationally renowned research environment, and comprehensive professional development, preparing you to make significant contributions to the ...Read more

Course overview Bringing together leading economic research and world-class mentorship, our PhD Economics is designed for ambitious scholars committed to advancing economic understanding and developing innovative solutions to global challenges. Course highlights A PhD in Economics at the University of Birmingham offers rigorous academic training, an internationally renowned research environment, and comprehensive professional development, preparing you to make significant contributions to the field. High Academic Merit: The programme is designed to train you to conduct research of the highest academic quality, making significant and original contributions to the field International Reputation: The Department of Economics enjoys an international reputation for research excellence Supportive Environment: You'll benefit from a dedicated supervisory team, regular feedback, and a vibrant academic community Professional Development: The programme encourages participation in seminars, workshops, and conferences, both within and outside the university, enhancing your professional network and exposure to new ideas

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Entry requirements

You will need to have a good honours degree (first or upper second class), and we usually expect you to have achieved an average of 65 in the taught component of your Masters degree. As an international student, you will also need to demonstrate adequate knowledge of written and spoken English.

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£5,181 per year

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£25,190 per year

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£25,190 per year

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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