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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Economics

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Economics at Lancaster University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. As the most research-intensive business school in the UK, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework, there really is no better place to gain a deeper insight into economics. In our triple-accredited, world-ranked Management School, you can benefit from excellent academic supervision, interact with respected economists and be part of a thriving research community of staff and students. We aim to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Skills for Economists
About the Department
Programme structure
Typical PhD modules
Research focus
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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