Postgraduate Research Degrees
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.
Funded
Research Degrees (Home/EU students)
The Department plays a leading role in the
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. See
Funding Opportunities for more information.
Further information
Research interests and supervision
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.
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.
Key Features of our Research Degrees
- A full programme of coursework and supervision on a wide range of topics
- A lively, friendly and informal
working environment
- A vibrant
seminar programme
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Teaching opportunities
- Upon completion of their degrees, many of our former research students
embark on successful academic careers in the UK, North America and
elsewhere, while others have gone on to work as professional economists in
central banks, financial institutions and other research institutes.
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