Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Research degrees can start anytime, except for advertised studentships or projects. You can apply up to 18 months in advance.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Economics
Overview
The Department of Economics at University of Aberdeen is one of five disciplines that make up the Business School. It organises research activity in Economics and coordinates teaching in Economics.
Features
- There are over 20 faculty members in Economics, together with a number of research fellows, emeritus and honorary staff.
- The Department has a well-established tradition of research in applied economics, particularly in the areas of labour economics and energy and environmental economics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Macroeconomics
- International Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- The Economics Of Health And Wellbeing
- Behavioural And Experimental Economics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates
- Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Two academic references
- A research proposal
- If English is not your first language and you have not studied previously at an institution in the UK, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents) — 40,970 AUD / year ≈ 21,700 GBP / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents) — 9,451 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Living costs
Aberdeen, United Kingdom — 1,376-2,018 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding & Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Economics. Available scholarships include:
- Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships — Provided by University of Aberdeen, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider (U.S. government), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-10-07
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider (ServiceScape), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider (ACES Education Fund), Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider (Junhua Li), Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider (Boustany Foundation), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2027-02-28, Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider (Amber Scholar), Grant: 6000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-31, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider (IvyPanda), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-10-31, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider (Voice Talent Online), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-03-01
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider (Salvado Law), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-13, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider (Anonymous Hope Fund), Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 2026-12-31, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)), Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider (Leopold Figl Foundation), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-12-31, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider (IELTS from 6 to 9), Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme), Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-11
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