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Economics and finance PhD

University of Brighton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our PhD programmes in Economics and Finance are designed to help you cultivate advanced skills and knowledge within the economic and finance sector, and prepare you for progress in careers in academia or in a range of industries from international business to politics.As a PhD economics / PhD finance researcher at the University of Brighton, your postgraduate study will benefit from professional and supportive academic supervision. You can also take advantage of a thriving research environment. You will be able to participate in research workshops and PhD research work-in-progress seminars, where you can receive constructive feedback on your research project and benefit from the full range of expertise at your disposal.Our PhD programme is characterised by a supportive, lively, and friendly environment, enriched by a vibrant, diverse, and international student body and faculty. Our faculty has a wide variety of expertise, and we welcome applications in all areas of economics and finance.Research supervision for your PhDYou will benefit from research supervision comprising two or three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another school, another research institution, or an external partner from government or the professional world.You will establish your supervisor from the early stages of application and they will support you throughout your programme of study, helping you carry out your research and prepare for the next stage of your career.Research skills and research trainingThe independent research programme is balanced and enhanced with a range of support from our academic community. In your doctoral training, you and your fellow postgraduate researchers will have the opportunity to attend and present at regular seminar sessions with guests from across the world of research in economics and finance. The PhD programme will give you the opportunity to build research skills as well as developing transferable skills essential for modern business environments.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

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The University of Brighton is based in one of the most diverse and happiest cities in the UK (Time Out).
Students at Brighton have plenty of fun! From trips to the beach, to nights out in town, to exploring the independent shops and cafes.
The university values all achievements and experiences and accepts a range of qualifications when making offers.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    75th out of 104 8

    44th out of 76 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    94 45%

    82nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    68th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    99th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    95 43%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.63 91%

    2nd

    33

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