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PhD Economics

Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Edinburgh campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Economics research at Heriot-Watt is focused around our two research centres: The Spatial Economics and Econometrics Centre (SEEC) and The Centre for Energy Economics Research and Policy (CEERP). We also have expertise in the area of Development Economics right from household behaviour through to wider demographic issues, as well as Macro and Monetary Economics, notably monetary policy.

This course is also offered for part time.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,456per year

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Edinburgh campus, Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    28th out of 77 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    168 72%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    24th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    2nd

    64

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