Overview

Our Economics MPhil/PhD programme at University of Greenwich involves producing a substantial piece of original work in your chosen field.

Features

Unlike taught courses, this degree places greater emphasis on research and an original contribution to knowledge.

You attend courses in your first year to develop the advanced research skills for gathering, analysing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data.
Our strong and diverse staff can supervise research students in the areas of political economy, macroeconomics, microeconomics, labour economics, feminist economics, ecological economics, gendering macroeconomics, care economy, fiscal policy, monetary policy, sustainable development, green economy, causes and consequences of inequalities (income, wealth, gender, race, regional, international), institutional economics, innovation, productivity, technological change, applied economics, among others.

Outstanding students wishing to carry out research in the Economics of Social and Ecological Sustainability at the University of Greenwich can apply for a PhD studentship under the UCL, Bloomsbury and East London (UBEL) Doctoral Training Partnership funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council. UoG is one of the institutions at which a UBEL studentship can be held.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Your PhD will centre on a specific research area and topic.

With guidance from your supervisory team, you will select areas to study that align with your project.

You may also attend extra classes or participate in training events to support your research.

This can include seminars and workshops provided by the Faculty and your Research Centre.

In addition, you will be part of the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP).

The PGRDP offers both mandatory and elective sessions designed to assist research students in enhancing their skills.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blackheath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics View 87 other PhDs in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A taught Master's degree, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (e.g. Merit or above), in a generic subject area relevant to the subject matter of the proposed research project, and/or

A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a subject area relevant to the proposed research project.

A dissertation awarded a merit award or higher.
Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form).

Submit a detailed research proposal of approximately 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section), transcripts, and evidence of language proficiency (if relevant) with your application. We recommend adding a Gantt chart at the end of your proposal which provides a schedule for your project.

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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

19450 GBP / year

≈ 19450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year