Overview

Key facts

The PhD programme in Economics at the University of Stirling is affiliated with the prestigious Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics and is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council.
The division is a vibrant and friendly place in which to be based, with a weekly seminar series providing contact with leading external researchers, as well as opportunities to network with academic staff from the division.
Whether your career aim involves a research or teaching lead academic career, working in an environmental charity or NGO, or a having a professional economist position in a financial institution, a PhD in Economics can help you achieve your goals.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Environmental Economics:

Our research focuses on the economics of sustainability and ecosystem services, including plastic pollution control.
This includes environmental valuation, lead by our applied choice researchers, market design and policy evaluation.

Wellbeing and Health:

Our Wellbeing and Health research explores the economics of happiness, health, unhealthy behaviours and their psychological aspects, including the broader analysis of how agents make rational or heuristic decisions that may impact their welfare.

Economic Policy and Politics:

Research in this area focuses on the study of labour and asset markets for macroeconomic stability, including measures of underemployment.
This research links with how fiscal and constitutional changes shape, and are shaped by organisations, local and national governments.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:

An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
If your first language is not English you’re required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK students, fees subject change year

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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