Department of Economics
PhD or MPhil
PhD: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time. MPhil: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time.
Research Proposal
Your application should include an outline (in as much detail as possible) of your proposed topic of research. This should include a statement about why you have chosen the topic and what methodology you propose to adopt. No application can be considered without this outline.
Entry Qualification
Good pass at Masters degree with substantial economics component or equivalent recognised professional qualification. These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.
Departmental Support and Training for Research Students
All research students:
- have access to shared office space in the Business and Economics building;
- have a personal computer with access to the University network and to specialist software;
- are expected to attend departmental seminars and workshops; there is also a specialist series of workshops designed for research students where they can present their own work;
- are allocated both a primary and second supervisor who can be approached for academic and pastoral advice; the Departmental research student coordinator is also available for pastoral advice.