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Economics at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

4th in the UK in the field of Energy Economics (Research Papers in Economics 2021) 6th in the UK for Economics (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023) 6th in the UK for our research impact in Economics and Econometrics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Join an active academic community with a range of seminar activities and research groups. You’ll have access to training opportunities at Sussex, and in collaboration with the SeNSS South East Network for Social Sciences and other Economics departments in the UK. You’ll have two supervisors, working in a relevant area. A PhD with us opens a range of careers opportunities in academia, as well as in policy and the private sector. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Areas of study Economics research at Sussex draws on the latest research methods, has an applied focus, and contributes to academic and policy debates in the following areas, where we invite research proposals:

  • empirical microeconomics in developed and developing countries, including labour economics, education and human capital, family economics, crime and law. We have advised the UK government on policies on the minimum wage, school inspections, and the salaries and contracts of teachers and military personnel. The Digital Futures at Work Research Centre is based in the University of Sussex Business School
  • international economics, and trade and industrial policy, in developed and developing countries. The Department is home to the UKTPO UK Trade Policy Observatory, which conducts analysis on UK trade policy post Brexit, and trains and advises trade policy-makers
  • development economics, where you’ll benefit from our expertise in topics such as migration, conflict, poverty and agriculture. We are affiliated with the Sussex Centre for Migration Research
  • environmental and resource economics
  • behavioural and experimental economics and economic theory.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Assessment method

Research project

Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in economics. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

Economics at University of Sussex - UCAS