PhD Economics at Lancaster University

Programme overview

As the most research-intensive business school in the UK, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework , there really is no better place to gain a deeper insight into economics. In our triple-accredited, world-ranked Management School, you can benefit from excellent academic supervision, interact with respected economists and be part of a thriving research community of staff and students. We aim to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Economics | Duration: Full time 4 - 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: A relevant UK Master's degree with a minimum of 65% overall and 65% in the dissertation, or a non-UK Master's degree, graded at the equivalent level. We may also consider non-standard applicants; please contact us for information. Additional requirements: As part of your application, you also need to provide a viable research proposal of up to 5000 words, which has the potential to make a significant contribution to prior literature. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 23,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 4 - 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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