Prospective students
Postgraduate research
The department offers two routes to a research degree in Economics:
You will study in a vibrant research environment as recognised by the joint
third place awarded to Essex Economics in the in the most recent national
research ranking (RAE 2008).
Located at the heart of an
internationally acknowledged social
science network, you will receive
advanced research training, expert
supervision to support progression
through the programme, and top quality
research facilities.
We understand how important it is for
research students to have access to
computers and quiet space to work. There
are also lots of opportunities to
join
the vibrant research culture in the
department, whether that's through
weekly seminars or discussions with
academics in the coffee room.
Supervisory strengths
We offer
expert supervision in a variety of areas of theoretical and applied
economics and econometrics and have research strengths in a number of economic
fields.
Fees and funding
Doctoral Training Centre
The Department plays a leading role in the Economic and Social Research Council
(ESRC) Doctoral Training Centre at
Essex. We have six fully-funded studentships available for high quality students
working in economics and eight available for those working in advanced
quantitative methods.
As part of the Doctoral Training Centre, Economics offers pathways in:
We are also involved with the Applied Social and Economic Research pathway, led
by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER).
PhD studies are fully funded for either three or four years of doctoral
training. Full details of what funding is available to you is on
our scholarship finder.
Open Days
Prospective postgraduates are welcome to visit one of our
open days to come and
meet members of staff and to find out more about the department.
Apply for a research degree
The simplest way to apply is online using the
online application process. You will need to send all your documentation to support
your application before we can consider your application. Once you have received
an offer you can then apply for funding. You can check our
entry requirements before you make an
application.
Contact us
For enquiries about postgraduate research please contact us on
+44 (0)1206 872726 or e-mail
pgecon@essex.ac.uk.