Economics

Course Overview

The PhD Economics at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our five-year PhD programme consists of:  - Two years of formal training; - Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up). The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year. In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the subsequent three years of research. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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