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​Economics ​PhD/PhD by Published works​​

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Key Facts

  • Level

    Postgraduate

  • Duration

    PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years

    PhD by Published Works: Part Time 1 year - 2 years

  • Starting

    October, March

  • Location

    Waterside
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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK/EU Students enquiries

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

International Students enquiries

international@northampton.ac.uk
+44 (0)1604 893981

Overview

​​​If you are a graduate in Economics or a related discipline, this Economics PhD by Published Works programme offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication, and which makes an original contribution to the field of economics. This programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. It will also offer researchers an excellent opportunity to develop their career in academics or move into higher management positions in the industry. You can also become a postgraduate member of the related faculty research centre and benefit from the support and events offered.

Find out more here:

The closing dates for applications for the October intake is the 1 August and for the March intake is the 11 December 

Updated 16/04/2024

Highlights

  • Benefit from staff with expertise across all areas of economics
  • Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Centre and the Graduate School.​

Course Content

  • This Economics PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your research, written, presentation and practice skills. While developing and setting up your research projects, you will initially receive general, face-to-face project specific training so that you can go on to conduct your research work effectively and independently.  Normally, our PhD students registered for an MPhil and within the first twelve months of their study, they are expected to transfer from MPhil to the PhD programme. The transfer process requires our students to produce a detailed research proposal and apply for ethics approval. Students will be required to present their written piece of work to an academic audience and then proceed for the internal viva examination with an internal transfer viva examiner. The transfer viva process, appointment of internal examiner and approval of ethics documents are all subject to approval by the university research committees. Each PhD student is assigned to a supervisory team which consist of Director of Study (DOS), first and second supervisors. Our students are required to work independently on their research, under the advice and direct supervision of their supervisory team. Because of the nature of the PhD programme, our students spend a vast majority of their time, studying and engaging in independent research. Students are required to have supervision meetings regularly with the view to discuss student’s progress, action plan for the next steps and suggestions on students’ improvement on the programme.

    This course is unique to the University of Northampton. We can supervise topics including:

    • Economic history
    • ​Economic relations/IR
    • ​Econometrics
    • Economic institutions
    • ​Global finance​

  • We welcome both UK and international applications; the minimum entry requirements for a research degree at the University of Northampton are a UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or a masters degree, or an approved overseas equivalent in a related subject.

    Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

    All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. This may be in the form of an in-person interview or video call.
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    English Language Requirements 

    ​If English is not your first language you should have or expect to gain a minimum grade of 7.0 overall, 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.5 in other sections in the IELTS English language test (or equivalent).  Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.

    All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:

    • As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment
    • suitable Research Supervision Support​

    Before you start your application, you should, review the main How to Apply page. ​

  • 2024/25 Tuition Fees

    Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees

    Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

    • UK – Full Time: £5,500
    • UK – Part Time: £2,775
    • International – Full Time: £15,950
    • International – Part Time: £7,450

    Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works

    • UK – Part Time: £3,500
    • International – Part Time: £7,650

    Please visit the funding pages and our scholarship pages for more details on how to fund your study.

    2023/24 Tuition Fees

    Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees

    Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

    • UK – Full Time: £5,340
    • UK – Part Time: £2,695
    • International – Full Time: £15,480
    • International – Part Time: £7,245

    Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works

    • UK – Part Time: £3,400
    • International – Part Time: £7,460

Staff

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Eddie Tembo

Senior Lecturer in Politics & International Relations


Faculty of Business and Law

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Careers and Employability

Postgraduate study at the University of Northampton is fantastic for opening up new career prospects, increasing your earning potential and giving you more detailed knowledge in a subject area that you find interesting.​

The University of Northampton has an excellent careers service.  Our Careers and Employability Service is dedicated to equipping students with the skills to thrive, adapt and innovate in our ever-changing world.

Facilities

​​Our PhD students have access to exceptional research facilities such as:

  • Dedicated PhD study area with computer and printer in the Learning Hub
  • Teaching and Research Assistant opportunities should you meet the requirement
  • ​Spacious individual and group working space and discussion areas
  • Well-equipped library with access to academic e-books, journal articles and learning resources for on-site and off-site study
  • ​Library and Learning support for PhD students
  • Skills support for PhD students
  • ​Opportunities for research collaboration with staff and students
  • Excellent social groups for student meetings and engagement ​

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