Key Information

Duration: Full-time, 36 months
Start dates: September 2026, January 2027, April 2027 (application deadlines not specified)

Language: English. TOEFL iBT 90 required.

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines: Economics

Overview

PhD students at the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Key facts

We offer PhD supervision in Economics in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff.
Visit the programme website: Programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Theory
Applied Microeconomics
Macroeconomic Theory
Applied Macroeconomics
Financial Economies
Experimental and Behavioural Economics

Check out the full curriculum: Visit programme website

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. A Master's degree in a relevant subject is also normally required.
Research Proposal Form
CV
Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.

Make sure you meet all requirements: Visit programme website

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 34,285 AUD / year (approx. 18,000 GBP / year)

Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)

Living Costs

Leicester, United Kingdom: 1,430-2,716 AUD / month

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