PhD in Economics in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews | St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 20,940
(c. USD27,979.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Pursuing a PhD at the University of St Andrews' School of Economics and Finance offers outstanding preparation for diverse career paths. Graduates have gone on to thrive in academic circles, corporate environments, financial sectors, government agencies, central banking institutions, and global entities like the UN, IMF, and World Bank. Economics examines how societies produce, distribute, and utilize goods and services, while finance focuses on effective money management. St Andrews' economics and finance programs deliver systematic examinations of fundamental theories, analytical methods, and practical applications.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission to research study within the Faculties of Arts and Divinity is normally on the basis of a good Masters degree which must be related to your area of research.
As part of your application, you will need to submit:

a single detailed research proposal of between 2000 and 3000 words,
an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae,
a scholarly writing sample (generally an essay from previous coursework on a relevant topic),
evidence of qualifications (final undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts),
two letters of reference from academic referees, at least one of which should describe and give detailed information on your research performance and capability at Masters level.

IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)

Tuition GBP 20,940

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