University of Bath · Full-time
Economics
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 theo…
PhD4 yearsFull-time
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Economics · Business and management
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.
Getting in
As the university states it
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.
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