PhD Economics at University of Hull

Programme overview

A PhD offered through Hull University Business School, which hosts doctoral research in a number of research groups. Candidates produce an original piece of research with close supervisor support, access to Business School information services and the University's Doctoral College facilities.

Faculty: Hull University Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time (up to 12 months further writing-up); 6 years part-time (up to 24 months writing-up) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full-time PhD students complete three years of research, with up to 12 months of thesis finalisation; thesis submission is expected by 3 years and 3 months full-time or 6 years and 6 months part-time. The PhD equates to 540 credits of research including research specialist modules and thesis preparation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hull University Business School research degrees (PhD): applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. Contacting a prospective supervisor before applying is helpful but not essential. International applicants need academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time postgraduate research (PGR) tuition fee, per year. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPECONX

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