Overview

The Department of Economics at University of Buckingham has been a key part of the University since its foundation in the 1970s. We are a small, diverse and international department with specialisms in financial economics and banking, energy economics, economic history and behavioural economics.

Features

Our academics publish regularly, in highly rated journals such as the Journal of Policy Modelling, International Journal of Industrial Organisation, Research Policy, Business Strategy and the Environment, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics and Business History Review.

Our research has also been featured in the Wall St Journal, S&P Global Market intelligence and City AM.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The interests of the Department of Economics’ doctoral students are diverse, and this is reflected in the positions they take up after graduation including, tenure track or postdoc positions in academia; others find employment in government, international organisations, or the private sector.

The international diversity of Buckingham’s doctoral programme also means that its PhD graduates have an impact in many different parts of the world.

We recognise the importance of helping doctoral students find suitable employment.

The Department of Economics provides advice and help on all aspects of the job application process.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 84 other PhDs in Economics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class, upper division degree or significant experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.

Tuition Fee

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International

13431 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40293 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
National

7680 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23040 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Buckingham

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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