24 months
Duration
13630 GBP/year
5110 GBP/year
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About

Your Economics PhD programme at City, University of London will focus on rigorous economic and econometric modelling and its practical applications in the private and public sectors.

Overview

Our Economics research programme at City, University of London will develop your knowledge of advanced economic theory and econometric methods. Enabling you to produce pioneering research papers.

Features

We provide expert academic support and supervision alongside a commitment to your economics research. You can apply for funding to attend specialised training courses and research conferences.

We are part of the South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) Doctoral Training Program Partnership. A consortium of ten leading UK universities offering cutting-edge social science research, training and collaborative projects.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

  • Financial Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Political Economy
  • Decision Making and Behavioural Economics
  • Competition and Regulation
  • Economics of Immigration.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

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

Applicants should have a track record of high academic achievement as demonstrated by at least a 2.1 honours degree and a merit-level Master’s degree in a relevant subject (or international equivalent).

To apply, you should submit the following:

  • Your research proposal.
  • Reference letters from at least two academic referees.
  • Copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies). If your application is successful we will need to verify the original hard copies before a final offer is made.
  • Proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language).

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    13630 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 13630 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • National

    5110 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5110 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Economics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
19237 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership studentship
Merit-based

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City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based

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City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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