MPhil/PhD Economics at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Our economics research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of an area of economics with support from an expert supervisor. Our Economics MPhil/PhD programme involves producing a substantial piece of original work in your chosen field. Unlike taught courses, this degree places greater emphasis on research and an original contribution to knowledge.

Faculty: Greenwich Business School | Department: Accounting, Finance and Economics | Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time; 4 - 7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September; October; January; February | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Flexible registration. (Full time: MPhil 18-36 months, PhD 24-48 months, MPhil/PhD 36-48 months. Part time: MPhil 30-48 months, PhD 36-60 months, MPhil/PhD 48-84 months). We have a strong record of completions with successful post-doc careers in the academia, research institutions, policy and business. You can begin your studies in September-October/January-February. Scholarship applications must meet specified deadlines. Alternative starting times may be exceptionally considered.

Career pathways

You can have a career in research, whether in academia, think tanks, private research institutions, or the research and development departments of businesses or government bodies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A taught Master's degree, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (e.g. Merit or above), in a generic subject area relevant to the subject matter of the proposed research project, and/or; A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a subject area relevant to the proposed research project. A dissertation awarded a merit award or higher. Before submitting an application form, please read carefully the information below.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September; October; January; February

Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time; 4 - 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/application-process

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