Economics PhD 48 months PHD Program By Lancaster University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,620 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

As the most research-intensive business school in the UK, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework, there really is no better place to gain a deeper insight into economics.


In our quadruple-accredited, world-ranked Management School, you can benefit from excellent academic supervision, interact with respected economists and be part of a thriving research community of staff and students. We aim to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.


This is a four-year programme. The first year includes a range of advanced modules, which are delivered by the Department or by our ESRC NWSSDTP partners at the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool.


The final three years of the PhD programme are dedicated to full-time research for the completion of the doctoral thesis. Upon completion of the programme, you should have a thorough understanding of economic theory and its applications, as well as an ability to think critically about, and apply quantitative methods to, economic problems.


Typical PhD modules


  • Research Skills for Economists
  • Microeconometrics
  • Applied Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics


After completing the taught component of the programme, those students who perform well and pass qualifying coursework and examinations proceed to develop a substantive research proposal (ECON880) under the guidance of their supervisory team. The research proposal is essentially a preliminary draft of the student’s first research paper, which builds upon the advanced research training undertaken throughout the year (especially the Research Skills module). Students defend their research proposal in an upgrade/confirmation panel that takes place in September.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

As the most research-intensive business school in the UK, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework, there really is no better place to gain a deeper insight into economics.


In our quadruple-accredited, world-ranked Management School, you can benefit from excellent academic supervision, interact with respected economists and be part of a thriving research community of staff and students. We aim to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.


This is a four-year programme. The first year includes a range of advanced modules, which are delivered by the Department or by our ESRC NWSSDTP partners at the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool.


The final three years of the PhD programme are dedicated to full-time research for the completion of the doctoral thesis. Upon completion of the programme, you should have a thorough understanding of economic theory and its applications, as well as an ability to think critically about, and apply quantitative methods to, economic problems.


Typical PhD modules


  • Research Skills for Economists
  • Microeconometrics
  • Applied Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics


After completing the taught component of the programme, those students who perform well and pass qualifying coursework and examinations proceed to develop a substantive research proposal (ECON880) under the guidance of their supervisory team. The research proposal is essentially a preliminary draft of the student’s first research paper, which builds upon the advanced research training undertaken throughout the year (especially the Research Skills module). Students defend their research proposal in an upgrade/confirmation panel that takes place in September.

Admission Requirements

94+
7+
66+
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

4 Years
Oct

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

-
-

International Students

21,620 GBP
-

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