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PhD Finance at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD Finance at Essex Business School offers specialisation across areas of finance such as financial econometrics and behavioural finance, with a focus on research relevant to global financial markets.

Faculty: Essex Business School  |  Department: Essex Business School  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is an independent research project under supervision, with the Essex Business School - Research and Research Methods in Financial Econometrics modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants will normally be interviewed (including by video call), and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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