Overview
We have an impressive history of high rankings for our postgraduate research.
In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, 25% of our research was judged world-leading in its originality, significance and rigour. A further 45% was judged internationally excellent.
Career Opportunities
While many of our PhD graduates in Economics programme offered by The University of Edinburgh choose to remain in academia as lecturers and researchers, some pursue careers in other sectors.
Recent PhD graduates have found employment as researchers and analysts with:
- Behavioural Insights Team
- Danmarks Nationalbank
- Bank of England
- other private and public organisations
Accreditation
The University of Edinburgh
Programme Structure
Courses
- Research Methods in Econometrics
- Research Methods in Macroeconomics
- Research Methods in Microeconomics
- Advanced Topics in Applied Microeconomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Economics View 85 other PhDs in Economics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A UK masters degree with distinction, or its international equivalent, in economics.
If you do not hold a masters, or if your masters is in another subject, you will not normally be admitted directly to the PhD.
The criteria we will use to decide upon admission will include:
- the quality and rigour of your training in core economics areas.
- your performance at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- our ability to offer supervision in your chosen area of research
- the quality of your research summary and the strength of the match to the research priorities of the School
- our assessment of any previous independent work (such as your masters dissertation or extended project)
Tuition Fee
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International
26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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