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