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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
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PhD programmes are offered in Economics, Finance and Quantitative Finance.
Overview
As an Economics PhD student, you will have opportunities to:
As a research student you may have the opportunity to become a Graduate Teaching Assistant, delivering tutorials to first and second year undergraduate students and help with assessment of undergraduate assignments and examinations. Teaching is payable at a University-wide hourly rate and it is anticipated that an active GTA, subject to suitability and availability, should be able to earn up to £1,500 per annum. GTAs undergo compulsory training. PhD researchers may have the opportunity to become GTAs from their second year. Vacant posts are advertised towards the end of semester 2.
Supervisors and students are required to complete an Annual Progress Report in April/May of each academic year. All Progress Reports are reviewed by the PhD Convenor and by the College's Graduate School. A satisfactory progress report is a prerequisite for student registration in the following academic session. Final assessment involves the submission of a thesis of between 70,000 and 100,000 words and an oral examination (viva voce).
PhD programmes are offered in
Applicants for the PhD in Economics should normally have a good Masters in the area of Economics or Finance. Applicants who are currently studying for their Masters would be expected to complete this before embarking on a PhD. Applicants for the PhD in Quantitative Finance should normally have overall merit or above in our MSc Quantitative Finance or in a comparable Masters degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Additional fees applicable.
£25,290 per year
Students from EU
Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Additional fees applicable.
£25,290 per year
Students from International
Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Additional fees applicable.
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