| Qualifications |
Duration |
Start dates |
Application period |
PhD
(MPhil also available) |
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years |
February and October |
January to April |
Qualifications
PhD (MPhil also available) |
Duration
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years |
Start dates
February and October |
Application period
January to April |
The research of economists at the OU draw on ‘mainstream’ economic theories and research methods along with a variety of alternatives. The department recognises the contribution of pluralism and mixed, and multi-methods approaches to advancing economic ideas and policies.
In addition to research within our core topic areas (outlined elsewhere in this prospectus), we welcome research projects that seek to extend and develop theory from a range of approaches including post-Keynesian, feminist, institutional, comparative, Passinettian, Marxian and ecological economics.
Research projects that directly engage with research methods, policy analysis, economic measurement and modelling in innovative ways are also very welcome. Academics in economics have experience in quantitative techniques associated with mainstream modelling, agent-based modelling, input-output analysis, stock-flow-consistent macro modelling, micro simulation and applications of game theory as well as qualitative methods including small- and large-scale surveys, focus groups, case-studies and randomised controlled trials.
In addition to the Department’s in-house research supervision capability there is scope, where appropriate, to collaborate with other disciplines within FASS, and other Faculties and other external academics.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Potential supervisors
Fees and funding
| UK fee |
International fee |
| Full-time: £4,786 per year |
Full-time: £12,146 per year |
| Part-time: £2,393 per year |
Part-time: £6,073 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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