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PhD of Economics

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh campus

About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Economics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Economics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
  • Evaluate financial and operational decisions
  • Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Economics Specialist
  • Economics Associate

Curriculum

  • Two semesters of coursework plus a research essay
  • The thesis option is currently unavailable. Focus on applied economics areas such as environmental
  • Natural resources
  • International
  • Monetary
  • Public sector
  • Welfare
  • Labour and health economics. International applicants are urged to submit a GRE score.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Candidate criteria are agreed with the School
  • Page guidance is a good first or upper-second class honours degree or a relevant master's degree
  • a research proposal may be required. Applicants should contact the School to discuss their project.
  • Not specified: pages say candidate criteria are agreed with the School
  • Usually a good (first/upper second) honours or master degree.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal required for postgraduate research applications.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 85
  • PTE Academic 68
  • Cambridge 176
  • Duolingo 125

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the research page for the project area
  2. Start dates and fees
  3. contact the School to discuss your proposal. Apply through the postgraduate online application form (create an account). Upload your transcript and the documents marked with an asterisk
  4. Including a research proposal where asked
  5. Plus passport and English evidence. The School may interview you. Accept your offer and pay the advance instalment of fees where required. Request your CAS
  6. Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
  7. 539 GBP).

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,072 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEdinburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolEdinburgh Business School
DepartmentDepartment of Economics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

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  • The program takes 3 years.