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Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Economics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The School of Business offers supervision for the degree of:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics - full-time campus based study

Supervision and research areas

We offer PhD supervision in Economics in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:

Microeconomic Theory

Applied Microeconomics

Macroeconomic Theory

Applied Macroeconomics

Financial Economies

Experimental and Behavioural Economics

PhD description

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time .

Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full-time. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.

The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,550

Entry requirements

Students must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. A Master's degree in a relevant subject is also normally required.

University information

The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching. Known for transformative discoveries like genetic fingerprinting and the identification of King Richard III, Leicester has earned a reputation for innovation and impact. With over 60 years of leadership in space research, the university has contributed more than 90 instruments to international space missions, including equipment on...more