Economics PhD

Our PhD in Economics programme aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics.

Overview

Our PhD in Economics is designed to:

• give you greater depth to your professional life
• equip you with the skills necessary to succeed in a knowledge-intensive economy

We are a research intensive and generalist economics subject group. Our members have specialisation in all three foundational areas of economics. We use both theoretical and applied methods, including:

• microeconomics
• macroeconomics
• econometrics

Our members of staff often publish on a wide range of topics in top generalist and field journals. This includes:

• Economics Journal
• International Economics Review
• Review of Economics and Statistics
• Journal of Economic Theory
• Journal of Economic Growth
• Journal of Development Economics
• Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
• Journal of Health Economics
• Journal of International Money and Finance
• Journal of Financial Stability

Members of the group are part of several funded research projects. These are awarded by research councils and international organisations.

We have a vibrant research community. They organise a rich and regular series of external and internal seminar presentations throughout the year.

As a PhD student you'll have the opportunity to present your research to colleagues in an informal and encouraging setting.

The economics groups offer supervision across the broad range of:

• microeconomics
• macroeconomics

We have many doctoral students in these areas.

We encourage you to examine the research interests of our staff to find out more about our expertise. We welcome informal enquiries.

A 2:1 honours degree and a merit award at master's level, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.