Economics

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Accounting and financeEconomics

About this course

Our five-year PhD programme consists of: 

  • Two years of formal training;

  • Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up).

    The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year.

    In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the subsequent three years of research. 

    The programme structure aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. 

    We admit around 8-10 PGRs per year, and five-year scholarships from the department/school are available. There is also the possibility to compete for ESRC funding.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    36 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics