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Start dates
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PhD (MPhil also available)
PhD (MPhil also available)
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
February and October
February and October
January to April
January to April
Now more than ever, economics is grappling with the meanings of progress and what the economy and policy are aiming for. Widening the concept of well-being to uncover its multiple dimensions remain at the centre of much research on welfare economics, social policy and health economics. We welcome proposals from all disciplines interested in researching the following issues:
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
UK fee
UK fee
International fee
International fee
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £12,705 per year
Full-time: £12,705 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £6,353 per year
Part-time: £6,353 per year
Some of our research students are funded via The Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership; others are self-funded.
For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.
To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.
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Get in touch
If you have an enquiry specific to this research topic, please contact:
Dr Cristina Santos, Economics Postgraduate Convenor
Email: FASS-Econ-PG-Admissions
Phone +44 (0)1908 659656
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Please review the application process if you want to apply for this research topic.
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