Economics PhD
36 monthsProgramme duration
24,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our PhD in Economics programme aims to develop rigorous scholars. They are able to advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics. There is a strong emphasis on the policy implications and societal impact of their research.
Our PhD in Economics will:
- give you the skills needed to become a confident researcher and succeed in a knowledge-intensive economy
- prepare you for a career in academia, government, industry and other policy-making organisations
You will:
- become an expert in an area of economics related to your chosen topic
- acquire skills in data science and/or advanced modelling techniques
- develop further verbal and written communication skills, particularly for academic and policymaking audiences
This skillset is highly transferable and valuable to many organisations outside academia.
We are a research-intensive and generalist economics subject group. Our members have specialisations in all three foundational areas of economics. We use both theoretical and applied methods, including:
- microeconomics
- macroeconomics
- econometrics
Our members of staff regularly publish on a wide range of topics in top generalist and field journals, including:
- American Economic Review
- Economic Journal
- International Economic Review
- Review of Economics and Statistics
- Journal of Economic Theory
- Journal of Economic Growth
- Journal of Development Economics
- Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
- Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
- Journal of Health Economics
- Journal of International Money and Finance
- Journal of Financial Stability
- Journal of Public Economics
- Journal of Regional Science
- Journal of Risk and Uncertainty
- Labour Economics
Regional Studies
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our PhD in Economics programme aims to develop rigorous scholars. They are able to advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics. There is a strong emphasis on the policy implications and societal impact of their research.
Our PhD in Economics will:
- give you the skills needed to become a confident researcher and succeed in a knowledge-intensive economy
- prepare you for a career in academia, government, industry and other policy-making organisations
You will:
- become an expert in an area of economics related to your chosen topic
- acquire skills in data science and/or advanced modelling techniques
- develop further verbal and written communication skills, particularly for academic and policymaking audiences
This skillset is highly transferable and valuable to many organisations outside academia.
We are a research-intensive and generalist economics subject group. Our members have specialisations in all three foundational areas of economics. We use both theoretical and applied methods, including:
- microeconomics
- macroeconomics
- econometrics
Our members of staff regularly publish on a wide range of topics in top generalist and field journals, including:
- American Economic Review
- Economic Journal
- International Economic Review
- Review of Economics and Statistics
- Journal of Economic Theory
- Journal of Economic Growth
- Journal of Development Economics
- Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
- Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
- Journal of Health Economics
- Journal of International Money and Finance
- Journal of Financial Stability
- Journal of Public Economics
- Journal of Regional Science
- Journal of Risk and Uncertainty
- Labour Economics
Regional Studies
Admission Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree and a merit award at master's level, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
If you don't have a master's degree there is a wide range of programmes for you to choose from in Newcastle University Business School.
Alternatively, you may apply for 1+3 funding under the North East Doctoral Training Centre (NEDTC) in which you first complete the MA in Finance and Economics (Research) before proceeding to the PhD track. This master's degree is designed for applicants who have a relevant undergraduate degree but require research methods and subject-specific training in finance and/or economics. This programme is highly competitive and potential applicants are asked to contact a staff member early on in the academic year in order to work-up their application for entry in the following year.
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