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Economics PhD

University of Liverpool

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    DEC

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

With an established tradition of developing next generation economists, our Economics PhD provides the skills and knowledge to answer pressing economic questions facing the world.IntroductionIf you have a master’s degree in economics or a related field, the University of Liverpool Management School offers the perfect environment to become a world-class specialist researcher in this area.Our Economics PhD gives you the opportunity to explore your own ideas while you receive thought-provoking advice from our academic staff.We offer tailored training with modules designed to develop your research skills in economics. The modules cover:Advanced topics in macroeconomicsAdvanced topics in microeconomicsAdvanced topics in macroeconometricsAdvanced topics in microeconometrics.You’ll also receive additional training via workshops, seminars and conferences.To ensure you are fully supported during your thesis, you’ll work with a primary supervisor who is a leading expert in their field, and a secondary supervisor, who is a promising early career researcher specialising in your area of study.Although you can start this PhD at the beginning of any month, we recommend doing so in October or January where possible. This coincides with the start dates of our training modules.Research topicsOur Economics PhD covers a wide range of topics for investigation in micro and macroeconomics, as well as the economics of sports.We welcome research proposals in topics including:Microeconomics theoryApplied microeconomicsMacroeconomicsEconometrics and financial econometricsPolitical economyIndustrial organisationSports economics.In addition to the research topics highlighted above, you’re also welcome to suggest your own theme for a potential research project.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,600per year

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    24th out of 77

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    141 60%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    36th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    17th

    6

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