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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
University of Surrey, UK
GBP 22700
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
During your PhD programme, you’ll be guided by leading research-active academics with expertise in various fields, including macroeconomics, microeconomic theory, econometrics and applied microeconomics. These experts will help you delve into comprehensive research and advanced study within these key areas.
Why choose this programme ?
We have a reputation as a leading research-intensive department in the UK. In?the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, economics ranked in the top 10 in the UK for world-leading research. We achieved an overall ranking of 6th?for real-world impact and 8th?for research environment in REF 2021.
Our doctoral programme starts with the?MRes Economics programme?in the first year, followed by the PhD programme, which is expected to be completed in 3-4 years.
During your PhD programme, you’ll learn from leading research-active academics with expertise in a wide range of areas, including:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomic theory
- Econometrics
- Applied microeconomics.
We belong to the South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc), a consortium of six leading UK universities promoting inventive and inclusive social science research training and collaboration, as well as the possibility of funding for your studies.
When you apply to the MRes/PhD course, if you require funding, you will automatically be considered for one of our scholarships. We offer generous studentships for the duration of the MRes/PhD course for outstanding candidates.
Additional Information
Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
College/University Processing Time 28 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Master’s degree.
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
22700
Tuition Fee
(GBP)
Free
Application Fee
(GBP)
10539 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(GBP)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
Scholarships
- International Excellence Award: £5000
- Open to all students, for all courses except Pharmaceutical Science MSc
- Students must apply using -
- Pharmaceutical Science MSc: £2000 scholarship
- Deadline details will be included in the offer letter.
- Dean’s Award (Bangladesh only): £2000
- Counselors can nominate students via email with reasons for why Additional scholarship is required
- This is stackable with the IEA for a total of £7000.
- Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award: £7500
- Application-based; assessed by a scholarship panel.
- Based on academic performance, predicted grades (if applicable), and personal statement.
- Available for students domiciled in specific countries -
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