PhD Economics at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Advance economic knowledge through impactful research that informs policy, shapes practice and addresses global challenges. This skillset is highly transferable and valuable to organisations both within and beyond academia.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Members of the group are part of several funded research projects. These are awarded by research councils and international organisations.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: University of Warwick, UK; Loughborough University, UK; University of Durham, UK; University of Southampton, UK; Monash University, Australia; government, (eg. Department of Business and Trade); research institutes; think tanks (eg. Centre for Cities); industry.

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Application information

Entry 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. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8240f-66/#how-to-apply

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