London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
|
Camden United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,490
(c. USD30,050.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Students demonstrating qualifications suitable for independent research may be eligible for Economics research degrees (MPhil/PhD). Typically, applicants must hold an advanced Masters in Economics or equivalent qualification. In most cases, possessing such an MSc meets all admission criteria without requiring additional coursework or formal examinations.
The Department provides exceptional research training through specialized seminar series and diverse MSc courses. These cover economic theory, development political economy, and address various theoretical, empirical, and policy challenges. Specialized subject options deliver expert knowledge across numerous fields. First-year researchers participate in comprehensive training covering political economy, various methodologies, and fieldwork preparation. Each student's training requirements are individually evaluated and met through available courses and personalized instruction. Faculty members bring extensive supervision experience and a proven track record of guiding students to timely thesis completion. While emphasizing efficient thesis completion, the Department ensures students receive broad training beyond their specific topics, developing skills in analysis, research communication, and critical evaluation. Research students are integrated into the Department's academic community, with opportunities for staff collaboration and some teaching experience.
SOAS provides distinctive interdisciplinary and regional research possibilities, including language acquisition opportunities where relevant.
The Departmental Empirical Support Committee (DESC) provides specialized guidance for students conducting empirical research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission and thesis requirements. A good Masters degree in Economics plus one reference is usually required. Students are normally registered for the MPhil degree in the first instance. Once approval of the Research Student's Supervisory Committee has been received, the student's registration is upgraded to PhD status (and backdated to the commencement of the MPhil registration), usually at the end of the first year of study, for which the minimum registration period is double that of full-time study. Candidates are expected to present a thesis of not more than 55,000 words for the MPhil, while for the PhD the maximum length is 100,000 words.
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
Tuition
GBP
22,490