Overview

In our quadruple-accredited, world-ranked Lancaster University Management School, you can benefit from excellent academic supervision, interact with respected economists and be part of a thriving research community of staff and students. We aim to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.

Features

As a student in our Department of Economics, you will have access to advanced research training courses delivered by us and the ESRC-funded North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP). These courses are continually updated to remain at the forefront of research.

You will benefit from close research supervision and feel an active member of the department’s research environment by attending a vibrant weekly seminar series, research workshops and conferences.

You will also have access to state-of-the-art databases, dedicated office space, scientific computing facilities and IT support. In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.

Programme Structure

Our main specialisms are:

Behavioural and Experimental Economics
Labour, Education and Health Economics
Macroeconomics and Financial Markets
Political Economy and International Trade
Industrial Organisation and Economic Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 77 other PhDs in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant UK Master's degree with the minimum of 65% overall and 65% in the dissertation, or a non-UK Master's degree, graded at the equivalent level.
As part of your application you also need to provide a viable research proposal of up to 5000 words which has potential to make a significant contribution to prior literature.
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.

Tuition Fee

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International

20790 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20790 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lancaster

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.