PhD in Economics PhD

Tuition fees for PhD in Economics PhD are 34,349 USD per year.

Overview

With an established tradition of developing next generation economists, our Economics PhD provides the skills and knowledge to answer pressing economic questions facing the world.

Introduction

If you have a master’s degree in economics or a related field, the University of Liverpool Management School offers the perfect environment to become a world-class specialist researcher in this area.

Our Economics PhD gives you the opportunity to explore your own ideas while you receive thought-provoking advice from our academic staff. We offer tailored training with modules designed to develop your research skills in economics.

• Research foundations
• Advanced topics in macroeconomics
• Advanced topics in microeconomics
• Advanced topics in macroeconometrics
• Advanced topics in microeconometrics.

You’ll also receive additional training via workshops, seminars and conferences.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.