PhD Economics
Heriot-Watt University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Edinburgh campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Edinburgh campus

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SEP-26

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Economics research at Heriot-Watt is focused around our two research centres: The Spatial Economics and Econometrics Centre (SEEC) and The Centre for Energy Economics Research and Policy (CEERP). We also have expertise in the area of Development Economics right from household behaviour through to wider demographic issues, as well as Macro and Monetary Economics, notably monetary policy.This course is also offered for part time.

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25th
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Entry requirements

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please note that it is not necessary to have identified a potential supervisor before submitting your application. Students successful in obtaining a place on our PhD programme normally commence their research studies at the start of the academic year in September. However, it is possible to join the PhD programme at an agreed date during the academic year.

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£5,151 per year

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Students from England

£5,151 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,151 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£20,456 per year

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£20,456 per year

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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh Edinburgh EH14 4AS United Kingdom
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