PhD Economics Program By University of Bristol |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 127QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The School of Economics carries out research into most of the major fields of economics. It has a distinctive focus and reputation, combining high-level advances in economic theory, structural modelling and econometrics with innovative research in public policy.


The quality of the department's research has been evident in the most recent research assessments. In the Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), the Department of Economics was ranked sixth in the UK, with a high proportion of its research activity rated in the top category.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The School of Economics carries out research into most of the major fields of economics. It has a distinctive focus and reputation, combining high-level advances in economic theory, structural modelling and econometrics with innovative research in public policy.


The quality of the department's research has been evident in the most recent research assessments. In the Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), the Department of Economics was ranked sixth in the UK, with a high proportion of its research activity rated in the top category.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

3.3+
7+
95+
67+
The standard entry route into the PhD is from the MRes Economics programme, dependent on academic results and the availability of supervision. We will also consider you for direct entry into the PhD programme if you have an MRes or MPhil Economics degree from another institution. If your master's-level studies took place outside Europe, the US or Canada, you are strongly recommended to provide GRE scores in your application.
4 Years
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,758 GBP
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International Students

20,700 GBP
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The University of Bristol offers a world-class undergraduate education. Teaching is delivered by leading academics and informed by our influential research. 

We offer a range of undergraduate degrees in Arts; Engineering; Health Sciences; Life Sciences; Science; and Social Sciences and Law. 

Many courses include optional units to help students tailor their degree to suit their interests. Some incorporate study abroad, innovation, industrial experience or quantitative research methods. 

Students can apply for undergraduate courses through UCAS.

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Postgraduates at Bristol study alongside leading academics engaged in ground-breaking research. The University has strong research links, expert staff and a reputation for innovation.

Students can choose from a range of postgraduate degrees at Bristol.  

Our wide range of taught programmes includes MA, MSc and LLM degrees. We offer research programmes such as PhDs and master’s degrees by research. Some programmes provide part-time study options or distance learning.

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