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PhD of Economics

Cardiff University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 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: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): 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

  • Students applying to pursue a specialist PhD in Economics must have a first-class or strong upper-second-class honours degree
  • a master’s degree in Economics (or equivalent) with an average mark of at least 65%. Applications can also be considered from holders of a first-class undergraduate degree in Economics or a similar subject with significant economic
  • Additional academic criteria: Varies by school and programme
  • Research proposal and a supervisor are normally needed for self-funded applications.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject (set by each school)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 69

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic CV

How to apply

  1. Review the Economics admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£36,700 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolCardiff Business School
DepartmentCardiff Business School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Economics. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

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Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Economics. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.