PhD Economics
University of Manchester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Our five-year PhD programme consists of Two years of formal training Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up). The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year. In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the ...Read more

Our five-year PhD programme consists of Two years of formal training Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up). The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year. In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the subsequent three years of research. The programme structure aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Entry requirements

Economics degree training should be equivalent to the training given at the University of Manchester. Applicants with degree in quantitative fields other than economics will be considered on a case by case basis.

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£6,000 per year

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£22,500 per year

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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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