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PhD of Economics

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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): 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

  • UK entry: You will need a undergraduate degree with first class honours
  • or equivalent
  • In a discipline related to economics such as Economics
  • Maths
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Physics.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEconomics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4 years.