Zutshi-Smith Scholarship
University of Bristol · Postgraduate
- For India students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course

The PhD Economics at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The University of Bristol's School of Economics is a thriving centre for teaching and research in the major fields of economics. A strong research environment is a major contributing factor for successful PhD study. Bristol is in the top 5 UK universities for research and 97% of our Economics and Econometrics research is rated "world leading" or "internationally excellent" (REF 2021). International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £42,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£21,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,106
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £46,000 |
| 5 years | £33,500 | £46,500 | £67,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of Bristol · Postgraduate
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University of Bristol · Postgraduate
University of Bristol · Postgraduate
University of Bristol · Postgraduate

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