PhD (Integrated) Economics at Lancaster University

Programme overview

The Integrated Economics PhD is a five-year doctoral programme for students who have not yet gained comprehensive postgraduate training in economics. Lancaster’s Department of Economics provides a dynamic and engaging research environment where PhD students play a vital role. As a doctoral student in the department, you will work within a high-quality, research-active setting at a UK university renowned globally for outstanding teaching and research.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Economics | Duration: Full time 5 - 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject. We may also consider non-standard applicants; please contact us for information. 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 5 - 6 years

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

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