Economics and finance PhD

Our PhD programmes in Economics and Finance are designed to help you cultivate advanced skills and knowledge within the economic and finance sector, and prepare you for progress in careers in academia or in a range of industries from international business to politics.As a PhD economics / PhD finance researcher at the University of Brighton, your postgraduate study will benefit from professional and supportive academic supervision. You can also take advantage of a thriving research environment. You will be able to participate in research workshops and PhD research work-in-progress seminars, where you can receive constructive feedback on your research project and benefit from the full range of expertise at your disposal.Our PhD programme is characterised by a supportive, lively, and friendly environment, enriched by a vibrant, diverse, and international student body and faculty. Our faculty has a wide variety of expertise, and we welcome applications in all areas of economics and finance.Research supervision for your PhDYou will benefit from research supervision comprising two or three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another school, another research institution, or an external partner from government or the professional world.You will establish your supervisor from the early stages of application and they will support you throughout your programme of study, helping you carry out your research and prepare for the next stage of your career.Research skills and research trainingThe independent research programme is balanced and enhanced with a range of support from our academic community. In your doctoral training, you and your fellow postgraduate researchers will have the opportunity to attend and present at regular seminar sessions with guests from across the world of research in economics and finance. The PhD programme will give you the opportunity to build research skills as well as developing transferable skills essential for modern business environments.

The entry requirements for the PhD are:

a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant

or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references

or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.