PhD Economics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A full-time, research-based PhD in Economics (PhD programmes are also offered in Finance and Quantitative Finance), with a workshop programme for PhD students and the option of advanced MSc courses.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences | Duration: normally 3 years full-time (maximum 4 years); 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research culminating in a thesis of 70,000-100,000 words and an oral examination (viva voce). Annual progress reports are reviewed each April/May. Students may become graduate teaching assistants from the second year.

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Entry requirements

Economics PhD: usually a Master's degree at Merit with a significant component in Economics or Finance (Statistics or other related social science backgrounds may be considered); candidates will also usually be expected to have a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents include transcripts, degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: normally 3 years full-time (maximum 4 years); 5 years part-time

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