Economics PhD

Undertake original research in a department with a strong international reputation and develop your qualitative and quantitative research skills.<br/><br/>Department of Economics research activities cover all the mainstream fields of economics, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- economic theory<br/><br/><br/>- econometrics<br/><br/><br/>- finance<br/><br/><br/>**Graduate prospects**<br/>Our graduates have gone on to work in places as diverse as:<br/><br/><br/>- Barclays Bank<br/><br/><br/>- Guandong University of Technology<br/><br/><br/>- Office for National Statistics<br/><br/><br/>- Imperial College London<br/><br/><br/>- Indonesian Central Bank<br/><br/><br/>- Ford Motor Company in Shanghai<br/><br/><br/>- Plymouth Marine Laboratory<br/><br/><br/>You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.<br/><br/>**Programme content**<br/>**Learning**<br/>- Doctoral skills online<br/><br/><br/>- Doctoral skills workshop<br/><br/><br/>- Research project<br/><br/><br/>- Supervisory team<br/><br/><br/>**Research content**<br/>The department has an active PhD community and team of academic staff, with their own individual research topic areas.<br/><br/>As a department, we aim to involve PhD students in our areas of expertise. This provides you with a strong environment in which to pursue your research, and receive encouragement and help with publication. You will also be encouraged to present your work both within the department and, when possible, at international conferences.<br/><br/>Here are some topics our current students are researching<br/><br/>**Professional Development**<br/>Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.