PhD/MPhil Economic studies at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degrees in economics with an empirical and policy-oriented focus.

Faculty: School of Business | Department: Economic Studies | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Fields: applied microeconomics (agricultural, environmental, health, labour and education), applied macroeconomics, finance, development, business and economic history, and heterodox economics.

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Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:1 or above and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in Reading, 5.5 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.0 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 22,660 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

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