
Overview
Our four-year integrated PhD PhD Economics degree at University of Essex follows the MRes Economics programme for year 1 before beginning the PhD study programme within the department in year 2.
You work closely with our creative and committed academics - researchers who are pioneering new solutions to these issues, inspiring your own research.
Your future
In recent years, our PhD students have obtained posts in a range of academic and non-academic institutions.
These include universities such as Bath, Chicago, Dusseldorf, East Anglia, the London School of Economics, Mannheim, Oxford, Rochester, University College London, and organisations like the Office for National Statistics (UK), the Bank of England, Bank of Italy, Bank of Korea, Bank of Mexico, Central Bank of Colombia, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Commission JRC, the World Bank.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research areas:
- Mathematical Methods
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Economics Finance Econometrics View 14 other PhDs in Econometrics in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
- You will need a undergraduate degree with first class honours, or equivalent, in a discipline related to economics such as Economics, Maths, Engineering, Finance, and Physics. In exceptional cases candidates with a lower degree class could be considered as long as they show a very strong performance in technical and theoretical subjects, including those for a Masters degree.
- The degree should preferably contain some economics components including macroeconomics, microeconomics or econometrics.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17050 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5630 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5630 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Colchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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