Economics and Econometrics

This Economics and Econometrics PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Key Facts:

A full-time Economics and Econometrics Economics and Econometrics PhD from University of Huddersfield University of Huddersfield is a three-year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.

Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

Individuals working towards the award of PhD are required to successfully complete a programme resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge.

You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).

You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members. The research supervisor will advise and support you on your project.

What can I research?

• Huddersfield Business School has staff, research groups and centres that conduct cutting-edge research across a number of subjects, including economics, accounting and finance, logistics, operations and hospitality management, people, management and organisations, and strategic, marketing and behavioural science. The Economics and Econometrics (PhD) is located in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics with cognate research in other departments.
• In this subject area there is a vast array of topics that can be researched, including but not limited to: * Managerial economics * Environmental economics * Finance and accounting * Cultural economics