DPhil in Economics at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The DPhil in Economics is equivalent to a PhD elsewhere and similar in structure to a PhD at leading economics graduate schools worldwide. Most students first complete the two-year Oxford MPhil in Economics, though direct DPhil applications are possible.

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 6-8 years part time (3-4 years full time) | Intake: 7 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent doctoral research in economics leading to a thesis.

Career pathways

Doctoral students take up a diverse range of positions after graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An outstanding performance in a rigorous master's course in economics and a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in economics or another approved subject such as mathematics, with strong quantitative preparation. All candidates are expected to have working knowledge of one programming language at the start. English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline 26 January 2027.

Intake: 7 October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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