Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Economics in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD29,133.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Economics forms one of three core disciplines within the Business School. It oversees economic research initiatives and manages undergraduate economics education. With more than 20 faculty members, plus research fellows, emeritus professors, and honorary staff, the department maintains a strong reputation in applied economics research, specializing in labor and energy economics. Additional research focuses include:
macroeconomic studies
global economic systems
business structure analysis
health and wellness economics
behavioral economic experiments
workforce economics
The department maintains particularly close collaborations with the Health Economics Research Unit, recognized as one of Europe's premier health economics institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally, the minimum entrance requirement for admission to the PhD is a degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in an appropriate field, or equivalent. It is preferable that you hold a Masters in the chosen area of study as well.
Alongside your application form, you will need to upload the following supporting documents online:
Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates
Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees
Two academic references
A research proposal
If English is not your first language and you have not studied previously at an institution in the UK, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Alongside your application form, you will need to upload the following supporting documents online:
Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates
Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees
Two academic references
A research proposal
If English is not your first language and you have not studied previously at an institution in the UK, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Tuition
GBP
21,700