Overview

Benefit from specialist Economics expertise at London Business School. Focusing on a small number of specialist courses, students form close working relationships with faculty.

A rigorous Economics curriculum

Take six internal economics courses in your first two years, covering micro, macro and econometrics
Develop advanced technical skills with which to pursue your studies and gain access to the frontiers of research
Opt to take courses from other subject areas at London Business School, as well as courses offered at LSE and UCL
Begin research in your chosen area while you study
Challenge the status-quo. Complete an original thesis in your chosen specialism
Gain access to leading international conferences and benefit from close monitoring and assistance through the all-important job market experience.

Programme Structure

Our Economics subject area has an outstanding international reputation in key areas, including:

game theory and decision theory
industrial economics
political economy
international macroeconomics and finance
business cycles (both theory and econometrics)
fiscal and monetary policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 81 other PhDs in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

690

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You need an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a final grade in the top 10% of your graduating class. Most incoming students also hold a Masters degree.
You need to give details of two referees. They should be faculty members who know your work well and can judge your research potential - for example, previous supervisors or academic tutors.

Submission requirements:

A completed application form with Statement of Purpose
Two academic reference letters
Original GMAT or GRE score report
Official transcript or certified copy of university grades from all past degrees
Valid, original Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Cambridge score report (if required)
CV

Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview to meet faculty and to see the School’s facilities. It may be possible for candidates who are unable to travel to London to be interviewed online.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

All students offered a place receive full funding, which includes a stipend of £27,000 guaranteed for five years and a tuition fee waiver.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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