Adam Smith Business School

If you have accepted an unconditional offer you will shortly receive an email from the University asking you to register as a student if you haven't already.

You must complete both financial and academic registration ahead of you starting in order to have full access to the university facilities. Please refer to the support available on the registration webpage 

Training offered by the School

There are a number of different sources of training. Training specific to PGR students in Economics will be organised throughout the year and you will be contacted in advance regarding any opportunities. Economics subject area tend to offer intensive courses or workshops in different areas of economics and finance.  

You may also wish to audit some Masters level courses.

Economics MSc (Level 5) courses - Economics PhD researchers may be able to attend relevant Economics MSc courses. This is subject to the course convener's agreement. You find a list of these courses on the Course Catalogue.

Economics MRes (level 5) courses- Some of the level 5 courses listed on the course catalogue are MRes in Economics courses. Economics PhD researchers may be able to attend the second year optional courses shown below (final list to be decided). Again this is subject to the course convener's agreement 

• Topics in Macroeconomic Theory 2 ECON5098, 
• Topics in Microeconomic Theory 1 ECON5095, 
• Advanced Mathematical Methods in Economics ECON5085, 
• Industrial Organisation ECON5089,
• Topics in Applied Microeconomics ECON5094, 
• Topics in Computational Macroeconomics ECON5086 

In addition a researcher may be able to attend one of the MRes in Economics first year courses below. This is subject to the course convener and MRes programme convener's agreement.  

• Econometrics ECON5079 
• Macroeconomic Theory 1 and 2 ECON5080 
• Microeconomics Theory 1 and 2 ECON5081 
• Research Methods and Research Design ECON5082 

Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics (SGPE) - you may be able to become an affiliate of the SGPE who provide a number of training opportunities.

You must discuss the training you wish to undertake with your supervisor and have their agreement.

Other training

Training is also available from the Graduate School’s Research Training Programme and PGR Opportunities hub, as well as the university’s Researcher Development Programme.

Mandatory Moodle Courses

All University of Glasgow PhD students must complete 5 short online courses in their first year. These are:

• Introduction to GDPR
• Information Security Awareness
• Equality and Diversity Essentials
• PGR Research Integrity
• Introduction to Research Data Management for PGRs.

More information on these courses can be found on the Researcher Development webpages.

Office Space

All new PhD students will have access to a large hotdesking space on levels 4 and 5 of the Adam Smith Building once they are fully registered.

It is accessible via your student card and enables everyone a workspace when they need it. There is no need to book. It is open 7 days a week.

There are also a variety of work areas in different locations throughout the building for one-to-one meetings and bookable spaces for focused work or to collaborate. We will provide more information on this at induction.

Full-Time students will be able to apply for an allocated desk in the Gilbert Scott Building from year 2 onwards, subject to availability. 

Laptops

New students will have the opportunity to receive a loan laptop from the university, to be returned at the end of your studies. These will be given out in your induction week and you will be contacted in advance with details on how to secure one. These will mostly be Microsoft PCs, with some MacBooks also available but in more limited quantities.

You can find a link to the College's PGR Handbook on the Graduate School Website

• PGR Handbook

Finding accommodation in Glasgow can be challenging. You are encouraged to secure accommodation in advance of travelling to Glasgow.

There is an online booking system for University Accommodation; however, if you haven't already arranged University accommodation then there is limited availability. Accommodation Services have an Accommodation Enquiry Line on +44 (0) 141 330 7157 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. 

The Student Representative Council is another source of advice. You may find their fearless-flathunting guide helpful.

There is information for international students on the International student support and visas website. 

This includes advice around living in the UK, opening a bank account, health services and other relevant topics if coming here for the first time. 

As your visa sponsor, international students must also be aware that the university is legally required to monitor your engagement with your studies. 

You can find more information on the process and what will be required from you on our Student Immigration Hub. Please ensure you read through this to familiarise yourself with the requirements.