Overview

Our experts in the Economics Department work on exceptionally diverse areas of economics, and publish in top journals such as The Review of Economic Studies, Economic Journal, Journal of Economic Theory or Science.

Key facts

Within the Economics program at Durham University you will spend three years of supervised research (full-time), followed by one additional writing-up year, if needed. You will receive close guidance and mentorship from a team of supervisors who are experts in their field. You will be an integral part of the Department’s research activities, including attending our weekly departmental seminars that attract internationally renowned speakers. We also encourage and support you to present your PhD research at national and international conferences, and submit for journal publications.

Programme Structure

Research areas in this programme include:

microeconomics

econometrics

experimental economics or climate and environmental economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Add this text to duration description box: You will spend three years of supervised research (full-time), followed by one additional writing-up year, if needed.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 77 other PhDs in Economics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

A degree that is equivalent to a UK Masters. You also need to have completed and passed (at a level equivalent to at least 65%) a dissertation module.

The following documents should also be submitted online as part of your application. Without these documents your application cannot be processed:

Research proposal of 1500-2000 words

A 300-500 word abstract giving a summary of the Research Proposal

Copies of certificates of degrees awarded (up to 3 may be uploaded)

Copies of transcripts of modules studied (up to 3 may be uploaded)

Evidence of proficiency in English (where this is not your first language)

Two references, one of which must be academic (Reference letters should be emailed directly to us by your referees using the downloadable reference form)

Your Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

24500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Durham

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.

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Scholarships Information

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