Economics, Ph.D. / M.Phil. Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 401-450QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

18,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: PhD/MPhil – 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.


If you want to contribute to the field of economics through original and progressive research, the Economics PhD/MPhil is for you.


The School of Social Sciences is home to world-class economic research, particularly in the areas of macro, micro, development and labour economics.


The School’s research strengths are underpinned by specialised research centres and successful research grant applications. 


As an Economics PhD/MPhil student, you will have the freedom to produce a piece of research within your specific area of interest. Be it decision theory, econometric analysis, experimental economics or public economics; our body of critically acclaimed academics can help you produce the best possible piece of research.


On completion of the course, you will be at a significant advantage ahead of beginning your career in industry or academia.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: PhD/MPhil – 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.


If you want to contribute to the field of economics through original and progressive research, the Economics PhD/MPhil is for you.


The School of Social Sciences is home to world-class economic research, particularly in the areas of macro, micro, development and labour economics.


The School’s research strengths are underpinned by specialised research centres and successful research grant applications. 


As an Economics PhD/MPhil student, you will have the freedom to produce a piece of research within your specific area of interest. Be it decision theory, econometric analysis, experimental economics or public economics; our body of critically acclaimed academics can help you produce the best possible piece of research.


On completion of the course, you will be at a significant advantage ahead of beginning your career in industry or academia.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3.3+
MPhil: Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). 
PhD: Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.
15 Apr 2025
3 Years
Jan
Apr
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,786 GBP
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International Students

18,500 GBP
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