St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics - Applied theory, decision theory, and game theory in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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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 career preparation across diverse sectors. Graduates have gone on to thrive in academic roles, corporate environments, financial services, government agencies, central banking, and global institutions including the UN, IMF, and World Bank. Economics examines how societies produce, allocate, and utilize resources, while finance focuses on effective money management. St Andrews' programs deliver comprehensive training in fundamental theories, analytical methods, and practical applications within these disciplines.
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)
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