PhD Economics

University of Nottingham Malaysia | Selangor Selangor Malaysia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
MYR 58,000
(c. USD14,447.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Our PhD Economics programme offers high-quality doctoral training in research skills along with providing knowledge in specialised fields. Current areas of research at the School of Economics include behavioural economics, development economics, experimental economics, international economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Throughout the course our postgraduate students will gain a solid grounding in all areas of economics as well as learning the tools, techniques and literature necessary for writing a PhD dissertation.

The PhD programme is addressed to students who wish to prepare themselves in teaching and research in academia or responsible positions in government, research organisations, or business enterprises.

As a research student, you will have the guidance of a supervisor to assist you in your research and thesis design. You will receive high-quality training on a variety of research methods and are exposed to cutting-edge research conducted by our faculty members who regularly publish papers in prestigious journals and present them at international conferences.

Destination of Study

Malaysia

Subjects of Study

Core modules:

  • Econometrics Methods
  • Macroeconomics Methods
  • Microeconomics Methods

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

Qualification Requirements

PhD Economics

A first-class honours degree or a good master’s degree (usually merit or above) (or international equivalent), either in Economics or in a discipline with a quantitative focus, such as mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or operations research. 

Faculty-Specific Requirements

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering: A qualification in a related field is usually necessary for admission to postgraduate programmes
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Consideration may be given to those whose previous degree is in a different discipline if they have relevant work experience and can supply further supporting documents as outlined in the application checklist.

Tuition MYR 58,000