The Economics PhD programmes are full-time and research-based. They normally take a minimum of 3 years with a maximum time limit of 4 years. They can also be undertaken on a part-time basis in which case there is a minimum time limit of 5 years and a maximum of 6 years.

As an Economics PhD student, you will have opportunities to:

present and discuss your work in progress with colleagues and staff members as part of the Economics workshop programme for PhD students

• attend the Economics research seminars
• take advanced MSc courses to develop your skills where appropriate
• benefit from the College of Social Sciences Graduate School Research Training programme, where appropriate

In addition, you may have the opportunity to become a Graduate Teaching Assistant, delivering tutorials to first and second year undergraduate students.

A number of short training courses are organized within Economics specifically for PhD students. For example, during 2012-13, academics have been invited to give courses on areas such as Panel Time Series, Financial Econometrics, Programming with Eviews and International Finance.

Full-time students are allocated office space and are provided with their own PC and printing facilities.

Assessment

Supervisors and students are required to complete an Annual Progress Report in May of each academic year. All Progress Reports are reviewed by the PhD Convenor and by the College's Graduate School. A satisfactory progress report is a prerequisite for student registration in the following academic session. Final assessment involves the submission of a thesis of between 70,000 and 100,000 words and an oral examination (viva voce).

Please also refer to the programme detail tab

For the PhD in Economics, we can offer supervision for research projects in a wide range of topics in Economics including:

• microeconomics
• macroeconomics
• international finance
• financial economics
• development economics

Entry requirements

Applicants for the PhD in Economics should normally have an MSc in Economics with an above average grade. Applicants who do not have an MSc in Economics would be expected to complete this before embarking on a PhD. 

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide proof of competence in English. For PhD, IELTS is the preferred test for which an overall score of 7, with no sub-test less than 6.5, is required.

The proposed research topic should be in an area in which supervision can be offered. You may therefore find it helpful to consider the current research interests of our staff before submitting an application.

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For the PhD in Finance, we can offer supervision for research projects in a wide range of topics in Finance.

Strong emphasis is placed on the development of valuable transferable skills such as finance-oriented computer programming, presentation and professional writing skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the PhD in Finance should normally have an MSc in Economics or Finance with an above average grade. Applicants who do not have an MSc in Economics or Finance would be expected to complete this before embarking on a PhD.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide proof of competence in English.  For PhD, IELTS is the preferred test for which an overall score of 7, with no sub-test less than 6.5, is required.

The proposed research topic should be in an area in which supervision can be offered. You may therefore find it helpful to consider the current research interests of our staff before submitting an application.

Please also refer to the programme detail tab

For the PhD in Quantitative Finance, we can offer supervision for research projects in Quantitative Finance. This PhD contains a strong quantitative element.

Strong emphasis is placed on the development of valuable transferable skills, such as finance-oriented computer programming, presentation and professional writing skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the PhD in Quantitative Finance should normally have overall merit or above in our MSc Quantitative Finance or in a comparable masters degree.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide proof of competence in English. For PhD, IELTS is the preferred test for which an overall score of 7, with no sub-test less than 6.5, is required.

The proposed research topic should be in an area in which supervision can be offered. You may therefore find it helpful to consider the current research interests of our staff before submitting an application.

Cairncross Scholarship

Economics in the Adam Smith Business School is offering the Cairncross PhD Scholarship for full time students commencing studies in 2013/14. This scholarship is solely for University of Glasgow or University of Oxford Alumni. This PhD scholarship is for three year maintenance and offers £7,000 per annum plus home/international fee-waiver. There will be an annual research budget of £500 to attend Academic Conferences and External Training Events. In addition, there may be opportunities to be a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Glasgow. If selected, a GTA should expect to receive up to £2,000 per annum for teaching. The deadline for applications is Friday 17:00, 24 May 2013.

Potential applicants should have a minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree and have/expect to achieve a Masters degree with excellent grades in a relevant subject from the University of Glasgow or the University of Oxford.

The Scholarship will be judged on your formal application for PhD studies in Glasgow. The PhD application must be submitted to the College of Social Sciences Graduate School and be completed by 17:00 on Friday 24 May 2013.

Only complete applications will be considered. The PhD application is only complete once you have uploaded:
1. Your Research Proposal (should not exceed a maximum of five pages) 2. Two references (written in English, signed and printed on official headed paper) 3. Degree certificates and academic transcripts in English.

In addition to the PhD application you must also email Jane Brittin (Jane.Brittin@glasgow.ac.uk) stating that you wish to be considered for the studentship and forwarding your system generated application confirmation email which will contain your applicant number. You must also do this before 17:00 on Friday 24 May 2013.  Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the deadline.

Applicants will be notified by 30 June 2013.