Overview
About the programme
Our experts in the Economics Department at Durham University 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.
We, therefore, offer you the opportunity to pursue your PhD research on various economics topics, including (but not limited to) microeconomics, econometrics, experimental economics or climate and environmental economics.
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:
- economic growth and policy
- behavioural economics
- quantitative research in financial economics
- environmental and energy economics
- experimental economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
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Disciplines
Economics View 85 other PhDs in Economics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You’ll usually need at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent
- Transcripts of your qualifications
- English language test certificates if taken
- Personal statement
- Two satisfactory references
- Scholarship documentation (if applicable)
- Research proposal
Tuition Fee
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International
24500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Durham
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Funding
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