Economics, Ph.D. / Ph.D. Distance Learning / M.Phil.
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: PhD/MPhil – 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. If you want to contribute to the field of economics through original and progressive research, the Economics PhD/MPhil is for you. The School of Social Sciences is home to world-class economic research, particularly in the areas of macro, micro, development and labour economics.
The School’s research strengths are underpinned by specialised research centres and successful research grant applications. As an Economics PhD/MPhil student, you will have the freedom to produce a piece of research within your specific area of interest. Be it decision theory, econometric analysis, experimental economics or public economics; our body of critically acclaimed academics can help you produce the best possible piece of research.
On completion of the course, you will be at a significant advantage ahead of beginning your career in industry or academia.
Key highlights
- Research strengths in macro, micro, development and labour economics
- Supported by specialised research centres and successful research grants
- Freedom to research your own specific area of economic interest
- Topics include decision theory, econometrics, experimental and public economics
- Supervision from critically acclaimed academic economists
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Master's degree: Merit — PhD: Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’.
- Degree: 1st — considered case by case
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in economics
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Economist
- Econometrician
- Economic policy adviser
- Research economist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £19,050 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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