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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle, Main Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
6 Year
Our PhD in Economics programme aims to develop rigorous scholars. They are able to advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics. There is a strong emphasis on the policy implications and societal impact of their research.Our PhD in Economics will:give you the skills needed to become a confident researcher and succeed in a knowledge-intensive economyprepare you for a career in academia, government, industry and other policy-making organisationsYou will:become an expert in an area of economics related to your chosen topicacquire skills in data science and/or advanced modelling techniquesdevelop further verbal and written communication skills, particularly for academic and policymaking audiences
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