Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Phd in Economics in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,450
(c. USD25,952.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Economics department at Cardiff Business School oversees economics education and research at Cardiff University. This four-year program incorporates two years of dedicated research training (MSc Economics and MRes in Advanced Economics). Our faculty covers all major economic disciplines, with special emphasis on: Labor Economics, Macroeconomic Theory and Applications, Regional Economics (with focus on Wales), International Trade and Finance, Econometrics, Economic Theory and Forecasting, Finance, and Economic History. The PhD curriculum equips graduates for successful careers as academic researchers, business leaders, or high-level policy makers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students applying to pursue a specialist PhD in Economics must have a first class or strong upper second-class honours degree, and a masters degree in Economics (or equivalent) with an average mark of at least 65%. Applications can also be considered from holders of a first-class undergraduate degree in Economics or similar subject with significant economic content.
As part of your application process you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating an interest in pursuing in-depth research in an appropriate area.
It is also possible for suitably qualified students to join the PhD in Economics programme at the MRes stage, though they will be required to follow a slightly different programme to those students progressing directly from the MSc Economics (PhD Route).
The Economics section of Cardiff Business School offers a range of specialist master's programmes , including the MSc Economics (stand-alone) for those without a sufficient background and wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of economics.
Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have reached a minimum For September 2023 entry IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent. You must submit your achieved and valid English language evidence with your application.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 4 or SL 5
As part of your application process you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating an interest in pursuing in-depth research in an appropriate area.
It is also possible for suitably qualified students to join the PhD in Economics programme at the MRes stage, though they will be required to follow a slightly different programme to those students progressing directly from the MSc Economics (PhD Route).
The Economics section of Cardiff Business School offers a range of specialist master's programmes , including the MSc Economics (stand-alone) for those without a sufficient background and wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of economics.
Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have reached a minimum For September 2023 entry IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent. You must submit your achieved and valid English language evidence with your application.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
19,450