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Economics PhD

Lancaster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Lancaster University – Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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.Our main specialisms are Behavioural and Experimental Economics Labour, Education and Health Economics Macroeconomics and Financial Markets Political Economy and International Trade, and Industrial Organisation and Economic Theory. We also host LExEL (a modern experimental lab) and the UK Housing Market Observatory. Please read our research and supervisor pages to match your research interests to available supervisors.As well as a traditional four-year PhD programme, we also offer an integrated PhD of a one-year Master's followed by four years of doctoral study. Management School and Economic and Social Research Council scholarships are available.As a student in our department, you will have access to advanced research training courses delivered by us and the ESRC-funded North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP). These courses are continually updated to remain at the forefront of research.You will benefit from close research supervision and feel an active member of the department’s research environment by attending a vibrant weekly seminar series, research workshops and conferences. You will also have access to state-of-the-art databases, dedicated office space, scientific computing facilities and IT support. In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,310per year

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University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University – Main Campus, Bailrigg ,, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

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Lancaster's community has staff and students from over 120 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
Lancaster’s exceptional reputation for teaching and research is recognised by employers around the world.
Lancaster’s diverse population is split into nine college communities, giving every student support and a sense of belonging.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    16th out of 76 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    131 59%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    28th

    11

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