PhD Economics in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Ranked as the UK's most research-focused business school in the recent Research Excellence Framework, our institution offers unparalleled opportunities for advanced economic study.

Within our quadruple-accredited, globally recognized Management School, you'll receive top-tier academic guidance, engage with distinguished economists, and join a dynamic research network of faculty and peers. We equip students for impactful careers in academia, government, research institutions, or corporate sectors through rigorous research training.

Our key research areas include Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Labor and Social Policy Economics, Macroeconomic and Financial Systems, Political Economy and Global Trade, along with Industrial Organization and Economic Theory. The school houses cutting-edge facilities like LExEL (our experimental economics laboratory) and the UK Housing Market Observatory. Prospective students should review our research profiles to align their interests with potential supervisors.

Beyond the standard four-year PhD pathway, we provide an integrated option combining a one-year Master's with four years of doctoral research. Financial support is available through Management School scholarships and Economic and Social Research Council funding.

Doctoral candidates enjoy comprehensive research training from both our faculty and the ESRC-supported North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), with curriculum regularly refreshed to maintain academic leadership.

Students benefit from personalized supervision while actively participating in our research culture through weekly seminars, specialized workshops, and academic conferences. The department provides premium resources including cutting-edge databases, private workspaces, high-performance computing infrastructure, and dedicated technical support. Doctoral assessment combines thesis evaluation with an oral defense component.