Study PhD in Economics at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Economics

PhD in Economics

UK

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What will I learn?

Economics research at Heriot-Watt is focused around our two research centres: The Spatial Economics and Econometrics Centre (SEEC) and The Centre for Energy Economics Research and Policy (CEERP). We also have expertise in the area of Development Economics right from household behaviour through to wider demographic issues, as well as Macro and Monetary Economics, notably monetary policy.This course is also offered for part time.

Which department am I in?

Economics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,456.00 (US$ 26,418) per year
Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,307

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Edinburgh,,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please note that it is not necessary to have identified a potential supervisor before submitting your application. Students successful in obtaining a place on our PhD programme normally commence their research studies at the start of the academic year in September. However, it is possible to join the PhD programme at an agreed date during the academic year.

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

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