Finance Integrated PhD at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Combine a PhD with Masters-level research skills training in your first year. Help tackle global financial challenges as a skilled research practitioner. Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face. You’ll become a skilled researcher with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address contemporary global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies, practices and structures. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable finance, FinTech, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.

Department: University of Sussex Business School | Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: All year, Research Proposal, Programming, Qualitative Methods and Empirical Design, Pathway, Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance 1, Analytical Methods and Research Design, Macro Methods (for Economics and Finance Pathway).

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: You may also be considered for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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