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Economics PhD - Macroeconomic Theory

University of Leicester

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The University of Leicester School of Business is a global academy for leaders, innovators and change-makers. Building on over 90 years of delivering business education, we are internationally renowned for our courses in accounting and finance, business and management, economics, entrepreneurship and marketing. We conduct pioneering work in partnership with leaders, managers, SMEs and large organisations to develop the knowledge and skills our partners need and to promote responsible business practice. We are ranked 27th in the UK for research power. We offer PhD supervision in Economics in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Microeconomic Theory Applied Microeconomics Macroeconomic Theory Applied Macroeconomics Financial Economies Experimental and Behavioural Economics PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full-time. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,000per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    35th out of 76 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    111 50%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    27th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    52nd

    9

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