PhD Finance Integrated

University of Sussex

An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research. The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers:
• quantitative, qualitative and analytical methods
• empirical design
• programming. Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis. During your PhD, you’ll continue to receive training. You’ll develop more advanced research and publishing skills including:
• writing
• winning grants
• stakeholder engagement. The integrated PhD offers the depth rigour and focus of a PhD, while developing your research and employability skills. Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face. You’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development. You’ll work with researchers who have strong academic backgrounds. Some also have significant industry experience, having held various roles in top-tier investment banks, hedge funds and relevant industries.