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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
The Economics section of Cardiff Business School is responsible for the teaching and research in economics at Cardiff University. This 4-year programme includes 2 years of research training (MSc Economics and MRes in Advanced Economics). We offer a full range of expertise, but the following areas are of particular strength: Labour Economics, Macroeconomic Theory and Applications, Regional Economics (especially Wales), International Trade and Finance, Econometrics, Theory and Forecasting, Finance and Economic History. The PhD programme will prepare you either for a career as a leading academic scholar or to excel in business practitioning or senior public policy decision making.
