| 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-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, 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 get advice on specific methodological issues from experts in other disciplines within FASS, and other Faculties.
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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