MPhil/PhD Economics
Goldsmiths, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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4 Years

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Training future economists who combine imaginative approaches with rigorous analysis.Goldsmiths offers a unique and exciting environment for in-depth research in economics. The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) has scholars working on frontier topics in economics, and a strong tradition of boundary-breaking, imaginative research in topics related to all aspects of the economy and society.MPhil/PhD Economics is a distinctive, pluralist programme with an interdisciplinary approach.Were ...Read more

Training future economists who combine imaginative approaches with rigorous analysis.

  • Goldsmiths offers a unique and exciting environment for in-depth research in economics. The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) has scholars working on frontier topics in economics, and a strong tradition of boundary-breaking, imaginative research in topics related to all aspects of the economy and society.
  • MPhil/PhD Economics is a distinctive, pluralist programme with an interdisciplinary approach.
  • We're committed to training skilled researchers who can conduct rigorous and imaginative research in economics.
  • You'll be encouraged to conduct research that employs non-mainstream approaches to address economic problems.
  • You'll engage in conceptual, empirical and methodological exploration throughout the programme.
  • Length

  • 2–4 years full-time, 4–8 years part-time

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Sakib
21 Mar 23

Outside of goldsmiths is nice and spacious. The lectures are informative. It could be improved if the lectures was compressed into smaller parts...Read more

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Ismail
22 Feb 23

I would say that there is a a lot of support from the people in the university, whether it be the lecturers, supervisors or the students. However, I wasn’t impressed with how my..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally possess the following qualifications:

  • A first degree in a relevant subject area (normally of upper second-class honours standard or above), or an equivalent qualification.
  • A taught masters in a relevant subject area (normally at the Merit standard or above).

 

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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