The Ph.D. program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics. The Ph.D. degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in fields of specialization.
Economics, Ph.D.
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- 72 monthsDuration
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Overview
In advancing to the Ph.D. degree, students pass through two major stages:
- Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years. During the first two semesters, students take courses to achieve competence in econometric methods, methods of economic history and fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. During the next two years, students prepare for examination in two fields of specialization of their choosing, prepare a dissertation prospectus, and take an oral examination. When these steps are completed, students are advanced to candidacy.
- Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years. The dissertation must be based on original research and represent a significant contribution to the body of Economic knowledge.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 72 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Economic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Mathematical Tools for Economics
- Econometrics
- Seminar - Survey of Research in Economics
Fields Available in the Economics Department:
- Advanced Economic Theory
- Comparative Economics
- Development Economics
- Econometrics
- Economic Demography
- Economic History
- Economics of Institutions
- Finance
- Financial Economics
- Industrial Organization
- International Economics
- Labor Economics
- Law and Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Economics
- Political Economics
- Psychology and Economics
- Public Finance
English Language Requirements
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580The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:- a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
- a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and
- enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Letters of Recommendation
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Tuition Fee
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33958 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16979 USD per semester and a duration of 72 months. -
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33958 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16979 USD per semester and a duration of 72 months. -
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18856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9428 USD per semester and a duration of 72 months.
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Living costs for Berkeley
- 1750 - 2820 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Financial support is available to graduate students in the form of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Each year a limited number of fellowships, based on academic merit, are awarded to members of the incoming class. Fellowships range from those offering full support, including stipend, tuition, and fees, to those paying tuition only.
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