PhD Economics at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research PhD in Economics at Kent's School of Economics, with supervision by research-active staff in fields including macroeconomics, labour and development economics, microeconomic theory and agri-environmental economics. Students have dedicated office and computer facilities and can contribute to the School's teaching and research.

Department: School of Economics | Duration: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A thesis completed under expert supervision, with participation in School seminars and the opportunity to present own work.

Career pathways

Graduates work as economists in international organisations, the financial sector, business and UK and overseas governments, and in academic careers at Kent and other UK and overseas universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: MSc with 65% or above. A typical student has an MSc in Economics (or a closely related discipline) from the UK with an average of 65% or above; applicants who do not fit this norm are welcome but must have a strong quantitative background. Applications include certified official transcripts, two references, evidence of English proficiency where applicable, an up-to-date CV, a research proposal of about 1,500 words and the name of a preferred supervisor in the School of Economics, whom applicants must contact by email in advance. International applicants: English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Guide figure for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses; the 2027/28 UK research rate had not been set by the Research Councils UK Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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