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The Manchester PhD Degree

One of the most highly respected doctorate degree programmes across the globe.

The Alliance Manchester Business School PhD degree provides world-class facilities and a supportive research environment in which to study and develop the essential skills for a successful career, whether in academia or industry.

We offer PhD programme pathways in Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy in our continued mission to develop socially responsible business and management researchers and research. Our PhD programmes are offered on a 4-year full-time or 8-year part-time basis.

Experience a thriving, internationally renowned research community with interdisciplinary links to key areas across the University such as engineering, health, mathematics and social sciences.

Engage in continuous skills training and research support activities throughout this Doctor of Philosophy programme to support your academic and research needs. 

Develop a set of crucial transferable skills such as presenting, writing and resilience that will set you apart throughout your career.

Why study a PhD degree at Alliance Manchester School?

in the UK for research power (REF 2021)

international centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore

  • Full-time: 4 years
  • Part-time: 8 years

The Manchester PhD Degree

We continue to attract outstanding researchers of the highest calibre and our PhD population is one of the largest in the UK, with around 45 researchers joining us each year. As a graduate of one of the world's most innovative and ambitious doctoral research schools, you'll be sought after by leading universities, top business schools, government institutes and private sector organisations.

We embed the PhD into the research life and culture of the School by assigning you to research centres and groups . You will be active in the research life of your centre, organising external seminars, presenting your work to peers in internal seminars, and designing and presenting posters on your PhD.

Whatever your future plans, make the most of your exceptional talents with a PhD from Alliance MBS and give yourself the opportunity to make an impact.

Entry requirements

You will need to check that you meet the PhD degree requirements before submitting an application.

There are a number of PhD funding opportunities available at the School across numerous academic subjects.

Contact the Humanities Doctoral Academy Admissions Team

For further information, please contact us at:

+44 (0)161 275 1200

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Research support.

We are committed to supporting your academic and research needs.

Doctoral Research Conference

This annual event forms a key part of the Research Training Programme for first year PhD researchers, providing an opportunity to present and gain feedback on their research from an engaged audience. Leading researchers from the School and external experts deliver presentations and workshops on key topics and there are opportunities for those at a more advanced stage of their studies to engage with, and enhance, the School’s research community.

Development workshop

This workshop, specifically aimed at first year PhD researchers helps the cohort to settle into the programme.

Presentation skills workshop

Aimed at second year PhD researchers, this practical workshop builds your communication and presentation skills which are crucial for your professional career. There is a mix of activities such as individual coaching, group exercises, interactive scenarios and one-to-one training.

The work draws on the rehearsal model of experimentation and feedback which aims to encourage you to experiment and adopt new behaviours by working on posture, pauses, volume and other skills.

Writing retreat

Aimed at final year PhD researchers, the 2-day writing retreat enables you to progress your writing projects and produce a range of written outputs, typically PhD chapters, books, conference abstracts, journal articles and research proposals.

Benefits of the session include:

  • Growing research-oriented interactions and relationships
  • Building confidence in research and writing
  • Creating cross-disciplinary research conversations

Conference and fieldwork support

You will be able to take advantage of a range of support available from both the School and the University to cover conference, travel and research related expenses.

Specialist business databases

The University Library's Business Data Service provides access to excellent database facilities and extensive data management support including:

  • WRDS (CRSP, Compustat, TAQ, Optionmetrics, Board Ex, Execucomp, FISD)
  • Thomson One Banker
  • Global Financial Data
  • Thomson Reuters Tick History

Find out more about the Library's Business Data Service >>

Research training programme

Throughout the PhD programme you follow a robust, systematic and flexible research training programme designed to:

  • Help you plan and write your PhD thesis
  • Introduce you to the variety of research undertaken at the School
  • Equip you with the skills to become a leading researcher

As a doctoral researcher, you will choose from the following core units when forming your Research Training Programme. Please note that offerings are subject to change.

PhD Accounting and Finance • Advanced Financial Theory • Advanced Finance Research Seminar • Current Issues in Empirical Finance • Advanced Financial Accounting Theory • Market Based Accounting Research • Advanced Accounting Research Seminar • Assurance and Credible Reporting

PhD Business and Management • Research Philosophy and Introductory Methodological Issues • Developing Research Contributions • Quantitative Research Methods • Qualitative Research Methods

PhD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy • Developing Research Contributions • Advanced Topics in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy • Scope and Theory in Science and Technology Policy • Advanced Methods in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Analysis

Optional units

In addition to Core Units, you may also choose from the following elective units when forming your Research Training Programme. Please note that offerings are subject to change.

PhD Accounting and Finance • Advanced Corporate Finance • Additional Research Training • Qualitative Research Methodology • Units from the PhD Business and Management offerings • Units from the NWSSDTP (as part of the Module Exchange arrangements) • MSc units from the Economics Department

PhD Business and Management • Case Study Research • Comparative Case Study Analysis • Epistemology • Exploratory Factor Analysis • Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo • Multiple Regression • Navigating the Publication Process • Reviewing and Evaluating Manuscripts • Structural Equation Modelling • Units from the NWSSDTP (as part of the Module Exchange arrangements)

PhD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy • Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods • Quantitative Methods • Qualitative Research Methods • Units from the NWSSDTP (as part of the Module Exchange arrangements)

Specialist subject units

You can also choose from a range of subject-specific units that cover the wide variety of specialisms studied at PhD level. Subject areas include:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Decision Sciences and Operational Research
  • Healthcare management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Systems
  • International Business and Management
  • Operations Management
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Organisational Studies
  • Public Sector Management
  • Science, Technology and Innovation

Library services

You will have access to a wide range of bespoke services and support throughout your PhD.

Exclusive study space

You will have access to exclusive postgraduate-only study space which facilitates both group and private study. You will also have access to all sites of The University of Manchester Library – one of the UK's largest and best resourced academic libraries.

Online data sources

You will have access to one of the largest collections of specialist information sources in the UK. Search for journal articles from top-ranked peer-reviewed publications or access a wide range of data and reports from a variety of market-leading information providers such as Thomson Reuters, Mintel and Euromonitor.

Specialist financial datasets

The Finance Zone gives you access to one of the UK’s most comprehensive collections of specialist financial databases used by top researchers around the world including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Compustat, Datastream, Thomson ONE, WRDS plus many more.

Read more about the Finance Zone >>

Training programmes

The Business Data Service runs specialist training sessions throughout the academic year focusing on a wide range of research, tools, skills and techniques including EndNote and SPSS. We also provide tuition on our full suite of specialist financial business datasets and guidance on obtaining certification for the Bloomberg and Datastream platforms.

Find out more about the Business Data Service >>

You will have access to a dedicated stock of business, management and research-based titles.

Tailored induction

You will receive a tailored induction to the library service focusing on research needs at doctoral level.

Daily updates

Research snapshots and updates delivered via Twitter. Our dedicated research blog ‘Business Research Plus’ will keep you up-to-date with all the latest tips and expertise from the Alliance MBS Library Team.

Support services

Research consultation sessions provide drop-in clinics for business data queries. You can also book a one-to-one consultation appointment with a member of the Business Data Service team and we are happy to provide tailored support for individual research projects. This is supplemented by online support services that are available at any time.

Career opportunities

The Manchester PhD prepares you for a research career in academia or for opportunities in business, government and non-profit organisations. 

Graduates have progressed to positions at the following organisations:

  • Bank of America
  • Banque de France
  • Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago,
  • CASS Business School
  • Central Bank of Chile
  • Lancaster University
  • London Business School
  • London School of Economics
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Singapore Management University
  • Universidad de Chile
  • University of Leeds
  • Warwick Business School

Other research options

Master of philosophy (mphil).

The Master of Philosophy is a one-year full-time, or two-year part-time, postgraduate research degree. You will carry out a substantial research project and may take advantage of the research training available to PhD students.

Master of Research (MRes)

The Master of Research in Management is a one-year full-time, or two-year part-time, Masters degree designed to give you the opportunity to build your knowledge of specialist areas of business and management and to develop the research skills essential for doctoral research. Many students who complete an MRes go on to apply for a PhD.

PhD researcher Tiancheng Yu

PhD researcher wins major award for climate impact research

Monday, May 16, 2022

PhD researcher Tiancheng Yu has been honoured by the UK Academy of Sustainable Finance, Accountability and Governance (ASFAAG) for co-authoring a major study into the impact of environmental regulations on businesses. >>

AMBS students celebrating their graduation in the Old Quadrangle at the University of Manchester

Classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate their graduation

Monday, April 4, 2022

Alliance MBS 2020 and 2021 celebrated their graduations on campus on 24 and 25 March. >>

thu trang

PhD researcher wins award from Alan Turing Institute

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Alliance MBS PhD researcher Thu Trang Dinh has been recognised by one of the most prestigious organisations in data science. >>

Nestor Romero

PhD student receives posthumous degree

Friday, July 30, 2021

Alliance MBS PhD student Nestor Romero, who passed away last year, is to be awarded a posthumous degree from The University of Manchester. >>

PhD profile Alysha Shivji

AMBS PhD researcher wins University Making a Difference Award

Monday, June 7, 2021

Congratulations go to Alysha Shivji, AMBS PhD researcher, who has won the 2021 University of Manchester’s Making a Difference award for Outstanding Benefit to Society Through Research. >>

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A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level.

When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

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  • One of Europe's leading centres for economics research and research-led teaching.
  • Internationally renowned for postgraduate training with a range of master's courses and exposure to state-of-the-art research.
  • Gain theoretical and practical skills necessary for a professional economist.

The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to find out more about our facilities and courses.

You will find out more about the School of Social Sciences and our resources, as well as meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.

See open days and visits for more information.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (full-time) UK students (per annum): £14,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £31,000
  • MSc (part-time) UK students (per annum): £7,250 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,500

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.

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All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class Bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course.

For more information, see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database .

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Dr Caitlin Brown Lecturer in Economics Interests: development, applied microeconomics, poverty, intra-household inequality, health, gender PhD Georgetown University

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Prof Klaus Schenk-Hoppé Professor of Financial Economics Interests: computational economics, dynamic economic theory, random dynamical systems PhD University of Bremen

Dr Sebastian Seitz Lecturer in Economics Interests: public economics, labour economics, health economics PhD University of Mannheim

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Prof Chris Wallace Professor of Economics & Head of Department Interests: game theory and information DPhil Nuffield College, University of Oxford

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Dr Mazhar Waseem Reader in Economics Interests: public finance PhD London School of Economics

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Dr Craig Webb Senior Lecturer of Microeconomic Theory Interests: microeconomics, individual choice under risk and uncertainty PhD University of Manchester

Prof Ada Wossink Professor of Environmental Economics Interests: environmental, behavioural and public economics PhD Wageningen University

Prof Horst Zank Professor of Economics Interests: individual choice under risk and ambiguity, experimental and behavioural economics PhD Maastricht University

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Are you interested in human behaviour and the influences behind day-to-day decision making? An economics masters helps you develop the technical skills to find solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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Introduction.

The economy controls day to day living, from job creation to buying habits. By analysing economic data, economists can make predictions, based on trends, to inform decisions that will optimise the outcome of a task, such as how to allocate goods and resources.

By studying an economics masters, you could apply your skills to a diverse range of roles in fields such as business, financial services, government, non-profit and public policy among many others.

At Manchester Met, we’ll help you develop the technical skills to be a professional economist, with a blend of policy analysis, quantitative modelling and data analytics, all rooted in the research expertise of our department. You’ll also have the opportunity to study in Manchester, a city at the heart of big innovative ideas in public policy, including city region devolution, high speed rail and a booming health and life sciences sector.

As someone with experience in economic consultancy, and having been an economic adviser to various government departments, I am confident that you will gain the skills that will allow you to operate at the highest levels.

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Our Business School is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. The awarding of these three accreditations is testament to our high standards of excellence in teaching and research and places our Business School among the very best business schools in the world.

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This is the most advanced programme of graduate studies in Economics at Cambridge. Upon its completion, candidates are awarded a PhD degree for producing a thesis of high-quality, original, and publishable research over a period of four years (full-time) and seven years (part-time).

A good number of our PhD students receive full or partial funding for their studies, from a variety of funding bodies, such as the ESRC and the Gates Foundation .

Our PhD students receive high quality training on a variety of research methods and are exposed to cutting edge research conducted by our own Faculty members, as well visitors to the Faculty (via the Cambridge-INET Institute , seminars, PhD workshops, locally organised conferences, etc.). Faculty members can supervise a wide range of topics from six broadly defined research areas: microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, economic history and alternative approaches to economics.

PhD students in Cambridge benefit from a high faculty-to-student ratio and therefore form close relationships with many Faculty members. They also forge strong links with our post-doctoral researchers, and they actively participate in the Faculty’s vibrant research life. They have access to a wide range of facilities, such as their own desk/office space in the same building as regular Faculty members, computing equipment, a variety of software and access to a wide range of databases.

PhD students are encouraged to attend academic conferences and showcase their research work in a variety of ways. Upon completions of their studies, many of our PhD students become academics, or researchers at international or government research institutions (see recent job market placements here ).

Explore here the profiles of our current PhD students.

To obtain the degree of PhD in Economics, students need to:

1. Obtain the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) . If accepted for the PhD degree, you will be registered initially for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in Economics. Students registered for the CPGS are required to:

  • Attend the 'How to do Economics' lecture course. Other postgraduate courses in research methods are organised by the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Physical Sciences, and are available to all PhD students.  
  • Undertake a minimum of four courses from PhD or MPhil Modules from at least two subject areas. You must achieve a pass mark (60%) on each component of the coursework. Students who fail any examinations will be called for a viva on the coursework.

Course Requirements

  • Write a research proposal (maximum length 10,000 words) that should include a review of the relevant literature, a research question, and outline of a research design and methods. The expectation is that this proposal will be for a piece of research that could form the basis of one chapter of a PhD dissertation. You will be given an oral examination on this piece of work and must perform to a satisfactory standard.  
  • Attend (a) one of the three research workshops (on microeconomics, macroeconomics or econometrics) at which research students present both their own work and recent papers in the literature - assessment of workshops will be arranged by course organisers; (b) attend at least one of the Faculty's general seminars in which papers are given both by outside speakers and Faculty members;  
  • To be registered for the PhD submit an acceptable piece of research (first year chapter) of not more than 20,000 words. The piece of research submitted must be of a standard that would enable it to form the basis of one-third of your eventual PhD thesis. This means that it must contain research that could be expanded upon to constitute one-third of the PhD thesis.

2. Once upgraded to PhD status, a student concentrates on her or his PhD dissertation. In general the thesis format is either in the form of a book divided into chapters, or of three or more connected articles; in either case, the Faculty has a strict limit of 60,000 words. As research progresses, there will be opportunities to present work in progress at research workshops attended by Faculty members and research students. PhD students will also be required to attend research seminars given by outside speakers and Faculty members. 

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Upon completion and submission of the PhD thesis, students do an oral examination (viva) with two examiners, one internal to the University of Cambridge (not the supervisor or research advisor), and one external (from any other University in the UK or the rest of the world).

After a successful thesis defence, the examiners recommend awarding the degree of PhD.

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In our quadruple-accredited, world-ranked Management School, you can benefit from excellent academic supervision, interact with respected economists and be part of a thriving research community of staff and students. We aim to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.

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As well as a traditional four-year PhD programme, we also offer an integrated PhD of a one-year Master's followed by four years of doctoral study. Management School and Economic and Social Research Council scholarships are available.

As a student in our department, you will have access to advanced research training courses delivered by us and the ESRC-funded North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP). These courses are continually updated to remain at the forefront of research.

You will benefit from close research supervision and feel an active member of the department’s research environment by attending a vibrant weekly seminar series, research workshops and conferences. You will also have access to state-of-the-art databases, dedicated office space, scientific computing facilities and IT support. In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.

Programme Structure

This is a four-year programme. The first year includes a range of advanced modules, which are delivered by the Department or by our ESRC NWSSDTP partners at the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool.

The final three years of the PhD programme are dedicated to full-time research for the completion of the doctoral thesis. Upon completion of the programme, you should have a thorough understanding of economic theory and its applications, as well as an ability to think critically about, and apply quantitative methods to, economic problems.

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After completing the taught component of the programme, those students who perform well and pass qualifying coursework and examinations proceed to develop a substantive research proposal (ECON880) under the guidance of their supervisory team. The research proposal is essentially a preliminary draft of the student’s first research paper, which builds upon the advanced research training undertaken throughout the year (especially the Research Skills module). Students defend their research proposal in an upgrade/confirmation panel that takes place in September.

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During your final three years, you will focus almost entirely on research and work on your research papers/chapters. You will be encouraged and financially supported to present your work in seminars, conferences and workshops to obtain feedback, interact with other researchers and establish research networks. If deemed beneficial by the supervisory team, you can also participate in NWSSDTP Economics modules, which you didn't take in the first year, and attend courses, masterclasses and workshops outside the NWSSDTP Economics pathway.

In your final year, you will be expected to complete your main research paper, the job market paper, and start preparing for the following year’s job market. The Department supports you during this stage through introductory talks, mock interviews and job market presentations.

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Departmental Seminars, Workshops and Conferences

The Department runs three weekly seminar series: an internal, a PhD, and an external. These seminar series provide an invaluable opportunity for PhD students to be exposed to cutting-edge research in their field, present their work and obtain feedback. The Department also organises conferences and workshops that PhD students are invited to attend. Visit our events for more information .

NWSSDTP PhD Conference in Economics

Every year in May, the Departments of Economics of the Universities of Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester organise the NWSSDTP PhD Conference in Economics. This two-day event consists of keynote speeches by prominent economists, presentations from PhD students from the three institutions, and a conference dinner. Past keynote speakers include Professor Jeffrey Wooldridge from Michigan State University, Professor Daniel S. Hamersmesh from the University of Texas at Austin, Professor Rachel Griffith from the University of Manchester, and Professor Ed Karni from Johns Hopkins.

NWSSDTP Summer School in Economics

The NWSSDTP Summer School is an intensive, one-week event that consists of a series of lectures and seminars/labs taught by world-leading academics. It provides an excellent opportunity for PhD students to further enhance their skills and knowledge in a specific area of economics/econometrics, and it facilitates interactions across PhD students, faculty and course lecturers.

Research partnerships

The Department has strong links with non-Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and several of our PhD students have worked on research projects in collaboration with these organisations. Below is a list of our non-HEI partners together with current and past PhD projects.

  • Department of Work and Pensions, “Child Support and Separation: Effects on Parents and Children”
  • Bank of England, “Housing Markets and the Macroeconomy”
  • Gambling Commission, “Understanding Gambling”
  • Department of Business Innovation and Skills, “Drivers of Efficiency in Higher Education”
  • Office of Manpower, Economics “Labour Supply and Incentives in the Medical Profession”
  • RAND Europe, “Alcohol, Habits and Prices”
  • Department of Business Innovation and Skills, “The Returns to Higher Education: Some Further Analysis”
  • The Work Foundation, “Transitions from Schools and Youth Unemployment”

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There are two compulsory seminars in the first term, which include an online test:

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A relevant UK Master's degree with the minimum of 65% overall and 65% in the dissertation, or a non-UK Master's degree, graded at the equivalent level.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.

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As part of your application you also need to provide a viable research proposal of up to 5000 words which has potential to make a significant contribution to prior literature. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

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    PhD Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa. Dr Guillaume Blanc. Lecturer in Economics. Interests: economic history, growth and development, political economy, cultural economics. PhD Brown University. Dr George J Bratsiotis. Senior Lecturer in Economics. Interests: macroeconomics, monetary policy.

  15. PhD and doctoral degrees

    PhD and doctoral degrees offer you the chance to make a meaningful and original contribution to your chosen field. They require passion and dedication, but allow you to drive your own research and can be a huge step towards your long-term career goals. By studying at Manchester Met, you will join a successful and collaborative research ...

  16. Economics staff in the School of Social Sciences

    Teaching and research staff within Economics. Prof Pierre-Richard Agenor. Hallsworth Professor. Interests: development macroeconomics, monetary policy and international finance, labour economics. PhD University of Paris. Prof Martyn Andrews. Professor of Econometrics.

  17. Research Degree List · Manchester Metropolitan University

    With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Economics, Policy and International Business you will: Work with leading experts in the field . We are a centre for research excellence, with 60% of our research in Business rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent national assessment of research ( REF2014 ).

  18. Economics

    By studying an economics masters, you could apply your skills to a diverse range of roles in fields such as business, financial services, government, non-profit and public policy among many others. At Manchester Met, we'll help you develop the technical skills to be a professional economist, with a blend of policy analysis, quantitative ...

  19. PhD in Economics

    PhD in Economics. This is the most advanced programme of graduate studies in Economics at Cambridge. Upon its completion, candidates are awarded a PhD degree for producing a thesis of high-quality, original, and publishable research over a period of four years (full-time) and seven years (part-time). A good number of our PhD students receive ...

  20. Economics PhD

    NWSSDTP PhD Conference in Economics. Every year in May, the Departments of Economics of the Universities of Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester organise the NWSSDTP PhD Conference in Economics. This two-day event consists of keynote speeches by prominent economists, presentations from PhD students from the three institutions, and a conference ...

  21. PhD in Economics at : Admission 2023

    PhD in Economics at the prestigious The University of Manchester is a prestigious degree that offers in-depth learning in Economics. Being a renowned university, The University of Manchester receives enough funds to ensure the best education facilities for its students across all programs. This doctorate program offered full-time primarily focuses on the practical implementation of fresh ideas ...

  22. UW Grad Publishes in The New York Times

    In a recent New York Times op-ed, UW graduate student Ryan Cummings, a former economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, alongside Brian Deese and Jonathan Gruber from M.I.T., discusses the fiscal and healthcare implications of revolutionary weight-loss drugs. Highlighting the potential of these drugs to address America's obesity epidemic, the authors underscore their ...

  23. Indian student in London, cycling back to home, dies after being run

    A 33-year-old Indian student, Cheistha Kochar, died in central London last week after being run over by a truck while cycling home. She previously worked at NITI Aayog, and was pursuing PhD from the London School of Economics. Listen to Story Cheistha Kochar was pursuing PhD at the London School of ...

  24. Tory Candidates Shun 'Toxic' Party Brand in Bad Omen for Sunak

    Rishi Sunak introduces East Midlands mayor candidate Ben Bradley in Heanor, on March 22. Rishi Sunak ventured to the East Midlands on Friday to campaign for Ben Bradley, the Conservative candidate ...