Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics

Dundee

Economics at Dundee is dedicated to a tradition of excellence in research, scholarship and teaching.

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The study of Economics as a serious enterprise goes back to the Dundee School of Economics, founded in 1931. Of the many distinguished economists who were members of the Dundee School, the most famous is Nobel Laureate, Ronald Coase.

Research Strengths

Our research strengths cover the following areas:

  • Econometrics and Operations Research
  • Macro-Finance
  • Health and Welfare Economics
  • Labour Economics
  • Economic History
  • International Trade

Entry Requirements

Potential applicants should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in the written component and no less than 5.5 in any other component, if your first language is not English. 

Funding Available

Details of PhD funding are available on the University website:

Postgraduate scholarships and fees

The school of Social Sciences funds three PhDs on the ground of academic excellence. Details of funding can be found here:

PhD Studentships - School of Social Sciences

Further Information & Application Procedure

Applications are made through the online system of UCAS Postgraduate.

For any queries, please email Dr Dooruj Rambaccussing (PhD Director) at d.rambaccussing@dundee.ac.uk

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