PhD Economics: The University of Manchester

Course description

Research programmes in Economics are co-ordinated via the six groups outlined above. The groups provide funded research, conferences, and a focal point for MPhil/PhD students in the area. Students are provided with the facilities necessary for research, including a study room and dedicated cluster of micro-computers, backed by support on-site from a member of the University's Computer Support Unit. All students follow a systematic training and professional development programme designed to complement their own research activities. Students also take a course unit entitled Research Design for Economists which aims to train research students in the various techniques directly relevant for researchers in economics.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

Applicants for the PhD are expected to have a UK Masters degree (or overseas equivalent) in Economics (or related subject) with a minimum overall average of 60%, including a dissertation mark of 60% or above. We require candidates to have a MSc that provides a good training in economic principles, mathematical methods and econometrics.

English language:

Applicants whose first language is not English must attain one of the following:

• IELTS - Overall 7, writing score  7
• TOEFL - Overall 623, TWE 5 (PBT)
• TOEFL - Overall 263, TWE 5 (CBT).  This test is no longer available but results less than 2 years old can be submitted.
• TOEFL  - Overall 100, with 25 in each of the 4 sections (IBT)

Applicants with scores below their requirements may be eligible to attend one of their pre-sessional English courses.  Duration will be confirmed when an official result has been received.

Exemption to the requirements is at the discretion of the School. Applicants who have been taught and assessed in English on previous degrees may still be required to show proof of English proficiency via TOEFL/IELTS.

TOEFL Certificates - please designate the University of Manchester as a recipient of your result. The code is 0757. Results must come directly from ETS (TOEFL).