Research courses

During your PhD, you’ll learn from dedicated teachers with expertise in a wide range of areas, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, energy economics, health economics and econometrics.

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What we are researching

In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, we ranked 6th in the UK for research intensity, 10th for research output and 12th overall.

Big data and resampling techniques
Spatial econometrics
Quantiles regression
The econometrics of auctions
Econometric identification
Quasi-experimental methods
Structural modelling
Duration models
Heterogeneous agents in macroeconomics
Optimal taxation
Learning and imperfect information in macroeconomics

Rational choice theory
The consumer choice model
Empirical revealed preference
Choice under uncertainty
Behavioural economics
Models of household decision making
Games theory
Financial economics
Strategic voting
Strategic experimentation
Mechanism design

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Economics PhD

Studentships

South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) studentship

Funding information:

Awards cover UK tuition fees and provide a stipend at the UKRI home rate on a full-time and part-time basis.The UKRI has not yet announced the fees and stipend for 2025/26, but for the academic year of 2024/25 the UK fees are £4,786 and the stipend is £19,237 (£21,237 if London weighting applies).This competition-funded studentship is available to UK and International students and includes full UK or International fee waiver and stipend at UKRI rates.

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Expert support

Our Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.