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Full time
3 years
SEP-25
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Economics
Research
Overview
Economics research at Heriot-Watt is focused around our two research centres:
The Spatial Economics and Econometrics Centre (SEEC)
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.
Research projects
In addition to our research on economics of transition, our other research areas include
Research in industrial economics Labour economics research includes the informal sector and labour markets in developing and transition countries.
To be confirmed
For this course (per year)
£19,056
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.
Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching and research. Despite being one of the oldest learning institutions in the UK, it offers a contemporary, research-driven approach to learning that ensures students are always benefiting from the very latest in global knowledge. The Edinburgh campus is based on 380 acres of parkland just outside of the city...more
Full time | 1 year | SEP-25
Online | 2.5 years | SEP-25