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- PhD in Economics
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
SOAS, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Students whose qualifications indicate that they are able to pursue independent research may be accepted to read for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Economics. Normally a high level Masters degree in Economics or equivalent is a prerequisite. In general, such an MSc as precondition of entry is sufficient to satisfy admission conditions without need for further coursework requirements, especially as far as formal examinations are concerned.The Department offers unique research training opportunities both through its dedicated research student seminar series and the wide-ranging set of courses taught on its MSc programmes. These range from economic theory to political economy of development and are oriented around a range of theoretical, empirical and policy issues. Its special subject options provide the highest level of expertise on a large number of topics. First year research students benefit from a programme of research student training in political economy, different schools of thought, methods and methodologies, and receive formal training sessions on how to do fieldwork. Training needs of each research students are individually assessed and provided through a combination of generally available courses and individual tuition. Departmental staff have rich experience in supervising research degree students, matched by their success in bringing students' theses to timely completion. Whilst the Department has a strong commitment to students' early completion of their theses, it also considers it has a responsibility to see that all of its research students obtain a broader training than in their narrowly-defined topic and that they gain skills in theoretical, empirical and policy analysis, in the writing and communication of research results, and in evaluating the work of others. Research students are expected to form part of the academic community of the Department, participating as appropriate in collaborative research with members of staff, with some opportunities for teachingSOAS offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary and regional research, and the scope to learn or improve a language where appropriate.The Departmental Empirical Support Committee (DESC) offers targeted advice to individual students undertaking empirical work.
Application deadline
14 June 2024
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SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
49th out of 77 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 235136 58%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077.0 77%44th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.02 76%48th
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