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Economics (Research)

  • PhD
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
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  • Postgraduate
University of Bath
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Undertake original research in a department with a strong international reputation and develop your qualitative and quantitative research skills.

Department of Economics research activities cover all the mainstream fields of economics, such as:

  • economic theory

  • econometrics

  • finance

Graduate prospects
Our graduates have gone on to work in places as diverse as:

  • Barclays Bank

  • Guandong University of Technology

  • Office for National Statistics

  • Imperial College London

  • Indonesian Central Bank

  • Ford Motor Company in Shanghai

  • Plymouth Marine Laboratory

You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.

Programme content
Learning

  • Doctoral skills online

  • Doctoral skills workshop

  • Research project

  • Supervisory team

Research content
The department has an active PhD community and team of academic staff, with their own individual research topic areas.

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.

Here are some topics our current students are researching

Professional Development
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.

Modules

Please check the University of Bath website for the most recently published course detail.

Assessment method

  • Thesis
  • Viva Voce

Assessment description
Students are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written-up as a substantial thesis.

The final stage of the PhD degree is the viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend their thesis to a Board of Examiners.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Bath

Study options

  • PhD • Full-time • 4 Years

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Entry requirements

A strong academic background in a field relevant to the proposed research - specifically, a 2:1 or higher Bachelor degree with honours (or equivalent). Applicants should also have, or expect to have by the beginning of the course, a Masters degree (or equivalent) with Merit or higher, in economics or in a related area.

A strong performance at the Masters level may compensate for a weaker one at the Bachelor’s level. Students may apply to one of the department’s Masters programmes prior to commencing a research degree.

English Language requirements
You will normally need one of the following:

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
  • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For the most up-to-date information on tuition fees, please visit: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/

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