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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Economics

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Economics at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The economics group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths cover economic theory, applied economics and econometrics. The group has a particular interest in game theory and economic history. International tuition fees are £22,500 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Economic Theory
Econometric Methods and Applications
Game Theory and Strategic Analysis
Economic History and Institutional Change
Applied Microeconomics Research
Quantitative Analysis for Economics
Research Methods and Academic Practice
Doctoral Thesis Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntrance requirements GraduateNormally a UK 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and a UK Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a final result of 60% (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University). In cases where applicants have not completed a Master's degree, applications may be considered where applicants hold a 1st class Honours undergraduate degree from a high-ranking, research focus university and have demonstrated an ability to

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,500

Home Student Fee

£26,445

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,000£27,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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