Maynooth,
Ireland
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Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Economics in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,000
(c. USD16,261.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Maynooth University's PhD in Economics expands upon the groundwork laid in its MSc program. While the master's curriculum delivers fundamental skills and technical expertise through coursework and a guided thesis, the doctoral program enhances these capabilities to prepare students for cutting-edge research. This four-year journey begins with reading courses, structured classes, professional development seminars, and self-directed investigation in the initial year(s), followed by concentrated research and skill-building in subsequent years. Candidates must annually produce and defend original research that meets their advisory committee's standards to maintain satisfactory progress. Those who don't fulfill PhD requirements may qualify for an MLitt degree upon completing an acceptable thesis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 2.1 overall in MA/MSc degree in Economics and a minimum of B- (or equivalent) in core modules in the acquired degree, including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. If the applicant’s MA/MSc is from a university other than Maynooth University, the applicant desiring to pursue a PhD in Economics may be required to take a qualifying exam in Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Econometrics.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Closing date: Rolling Recruitment
Tuition
EUR
14,000