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Overview
Why choose this programme
During the Economics programme of the University of Surrey, you’ll learn from dedicated research-active academics with expertise in a wide range of areas, including:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Econometrics
- Energy economics
- Health economics.
Our PhD students have gone on to academic positions as lecturers and postdoctoral researchers in the UK and overseas, including institutions such as:
- University of Cambridge
- University of Sussex
- University of East Anglia
- European University Institute
- University of Glasgow
- London School of Economics.
Our past students have also gone on to take leading positions in international institutions including:
- International Monetary Fund
- European Central Bank
- Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
- Financial Conduct Authority
- Bank of Canada
- European Investment fund
- Leading think tanks and economic consultancy firms.
Programme Structure
Research themes- Big data and resampling techniques
- Network and spatial econometrics
- Quantile regression
- The econometrics of auctions
- Econometric identification
- Quasi-experimental methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance Econometrics View 36 other PhDs in Finance in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA First Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students enrolled in the MRes in Economics at the University of Surrey will automatically receive a conditional offer on application to the PhD during their MRes studies. The condition to progress into the PhD will be to pass the MRes at least with merit (60%).
- Applicants from other institutions are expected to hold an MRes degree in a relevant discipline, normally with a first class honours (or equivalent). A minimum of two referees should be provided with your application. Applicants are also requested to submit a cover letter specifying their motivation to pursue a PhD in Economics at the University of Surrey and highlighting their broad research interests.
- Applicants should also take the GRE exam.
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
18700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18700 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK: to be confirmed
Living costs for Guildford
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.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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