Taught modules
In your first year, you’ll take a range of assessed modules. Taught modules will challenge you to use advanced knowledge of economic theory within and across specialist fields. You’ll learn how to develop and apply research methods, and engage critically with research literature. You must pass these taught modules in order to progress to the second year of your PhD.
You'll study two core modules and one option modules per semester:
Semester 1
Core modules
- Microeconomics for Research
- Econometrics for Research
Semester 2
Core modules
- Mathematical Research Methods
- Macroeconomics for Research
You'll also have the opportunity to study other option modules from our MSc programmes.
From Year 2, you will begin to pursue your research project, culminating in the submission of a doctoral thesis. This course includes an additional, optional ‘write up’ year following the end of the formal registration period.
iPhD Health Economics Pathway
We offer a Health Economics variant of the iPhD in Economics.
The programme runs in the same way, but in Semester 2 you'll take Health Economics for Research as a core module. Macroeconomics for Research and Mathematical Research Methods will be available as an optional modules rather than core module for students on this pathway.
If you are interested in the Health Economics variant, please state this within your application.
Teaching opportunities
We offer our PhD students the chance to become paid graduate teaching assistants (GTAs). The role can provide you with financial support towards the completion of your degree and develop your communication and teaching skills.
All offer holders and current students are invited to apply for GTA positions via email each July.
Course location
This course is run by the Department of Economics and Related Studies.
You’ll be based in the Department of Economics and Related Studies on Campus West. You'll need to be on campus regularly during your first year to attend taught assessments.
Your PhD can be studied through distance learning from Year 2 onwards, subject to supervisory approval. If you would like to be considered for distance learning, please inform your prospective supervisor(s) during your online interview, and our Postgraduate Research Administrator, Maigen Savory (maigen.savory@york.ac.uk).
Entry requirements
Applicants to the iPhD in Economics are usually required to hold a Bachelors degree in Economics with a 2:1 or 1st class honours (or overseas equivalent), and an MSc in Economics or a closely related discipline, with a high average mark (60% or above, including at least 60% in the dissertation component).
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.
Check your English language requirements
Applying
Apply for the iPhD
Take a look at the supporting documents you may need for your application.
Find out more about how to apply.
Research proposal
You’ll submit a research proposal alongside your application. Your research proposal should be no longer than 2,000 words, and provide details on:
- Your main research question
- The relevant literature and your planned contribution to the current research in the area
- The econometric and/or theoretical modelling methods you plan to use
- Your data source(s) if you plan on conducting empirical research
Before submitting your proposal, we advise you to check that your research fits the Department’s research interests. As part of your application, please nominate at least one preferred supervisor.
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