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A PhD in the area of economics is a particularly valuable and flexible qualification that can open the door to exciting careers in many professions. Our PhD programme provides rigorous training for careers in professional and academic economics. Our graduates have gone on to work as economists in international organisations, the financial sector, business, UK and overseas governments, and to academic careers at Kent and UK and overseas universities.
A typical student will have studied for an MSc in Economics (or a closely-related discipline) in the UK with an average grade of 65% or above. We welcome applications from students who do not fit this norm, however, it is essential that students have a strong background in quantitative work.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
There are three compulsory modules in the Autumn term:
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Advanced Microeconomics and Game Theory
Computational Methods with Matlab
Students then choose at least two optional modules in the Spring term:
Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics
Macro-Econometrics
Topics in Advanced Microeconomics
Micro-Econometrics
IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)
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