Economics PhD

Overview

Economics PhD candidates at University of Hull have exclusive access to the Postgraduate Lounge in the Brynmor Jones Library, while all our research students can make use of facilities in the University's Doctoral College.

Features

• The Business School also subscribes to a full range of professional business information services including Reuters Datastream, Reuters Thomson One, Bloomberg, Bankscope, and FAME to enhance your data exploration.
• PhD candidates, meanwhile, have the opportunity to add to the sum of knowledge in their chosen field by producing an original piece of research. At Hull, we will give you close support on your journey as well as help you find opportunities to boost your knowledge by working with researchers and attending conferences.

Programme structure

Research topics:

• Taxation
• Corporate finance, international banking, and performance measurement
• Corporate finance and corporate governance
• Management accounting, public sector accounting, accounting issues in developing and emerging economies

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 79
• PTE Academic: 61
• IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

• You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to your intended research.
• If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 9,914 AUD / year (approximately 5,238 GBP / year)
• Domestic: 9,914 AUD / year (approximately 5,238 GBP / year)

Additional details

Part-time:

• UK students: £2,619 / year
• International: £10,852 / year

Living costs

Hull, United Kingdom: 1,380–2,620 AUD / month. Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.