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Economics PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

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 theoryeconometricsfinanceGraduate prospectsOur graduates have gone on to work in places as diverse as:Barclays BankGuandong University of TechnologyOffice for National StatisticsImperial College LondonIndonesian Central BankFord Motor Company in ShanghaiPlymouth Marine Laboratory

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,450.00 (US$ 31,575) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,450.00 (US$ 31,575) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected June 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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 Bachelors level. Students may apply to one of the departments Masters programmes prior to commencing a research degree.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Bath

The University of Bath offers its students a world-class education, with excellent facilities in an idyllic location.

  • Ranked 8th in The Guardian University Guide, 2026
  • GBP 9.2m available in scholarships for September 2026 starters
  • Based in Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Students body comprising 153 different nationalities

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