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  • I have spent an amazing time here it wouldn't be the same anywhere else. It is brilliant in everything, the course, the people and the university itself.
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  • Be that as it may, not withstanding, remember that your life is more than what occurs at college. It appears to be overwhelming and startling, yet it shouldn't be.
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  • Disappointing in many ways but academically challenging. I had two years of my life here.
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PhD

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

There are currently over 50 PhD students undertaking economics research programmes at Glasgow. Programmes are offered in Economics, Finance and Quantitative Finance. 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 our research seminars, workshops and events 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. Full-time students are allocated office space and are provided with their own PC and printing facilities. 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).

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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Reviews

4.2
fantastic
  • I have spent an amazing time here it wouldn't be the same anywhere else. It is brilliant in everything, the course, the people and the university itself.
    |
  • Be that as it may, not withstanding, remember that your life is more than what occurs at college. It appears to be overwhelming and startling, yet it shouldn't be.
    |
  • Disappointing in many ways but academically challenging. I had two years of my life here.
    |
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4.4
fantastic

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Justine Warne

4.0
26/05/2019
About the course: I have spent an amazing time here it wouldn't be the same anywhere else. It is brilliant in everything, the course, the people and the university itself.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Adam Carmichael

4.0
24/05/2019
About the course: Be that as it may, not withstanding, remember that your life is more than what occurs at college. It appears to be overwhelming and startling, yet it shouldn't be.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ernestas

4.5
22/05/2019
About the course: Disappointing in many ways but academically challenging. I had two years of my life here.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • School
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Full Time

Course programme

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.

PhD programmes are offered in

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Quantitative Finance

Additional information

All Postgraduate Research Students are allocated a supervisor who will act as the main source of academic support and research mentoring.You may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply.

  • Search our staff research profiles

Please consult the Adam Smith Business School Research Culture webpage for information about research themes within the School and links to members of staff.

Economics staff webpages can be found at 

http:///schools/business/staff/?filter=economics

Economics

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