Economics

Students whose qualifications indicate that they are able to pursue independent research may be accepted to read for theEconomics programme from SOAS University of London.

Normally a high level Masters degree in Economics or equivalent is a prerequisite. In general, such an MSc as precondition of entry is sufficient to satisfy admission conditions without need for further coursework requirements, especially as far as formal examinations are concerned.

Why study MPhil/PhD in Economics at SOAS?

• We are ranked 27th in UK for economics (QS World University Rankings 2023)

• We are top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching (Complete University Guide 2023)

• We are top 40 in the UK for economics (Complete University Guide 2023)

• The Department offers unique research training opportunities both through its dedicated research student seminar series and the wide-ranging set of courses taught on its MSc programmes. These range from economic theory to political economy of development and are oriented around a range of theoretical, empirical and policy issues. Its special subject options provide the highest level of expertise on a large number of topics.

• First year research students benefit from a programme of research student training in political economy, different schools of thought, methods and methodologies, and receive formal training sessions on how to do fieldwork.

Students of thisEconomics programme from SOAS University of London are required to participate in a workshop/seminar in which research topics and results are presented and discussed by staff and students. In addition, there is a regular Departmental Seminar, to which members of the Department and visiting speakers present papers. There is a strong interdisciplinary basis for research and teaching, and SOAS can claim to be the leading institution in the world researching and teaching in political economy, development economics and area or specific-country studies.

Courses include:

• Research students will take the ‘Research Student Seminar 1’ course in the Economics Department.

• Students will normally be expected to pass an upgrade from MPhil to PhD status within 9 months of commencing the degree.

• Core research undertaken: primary and secondary data collection as appropriate, draft thesis chapters finalised.

• If necessary a fourth year can be taken to write the final thesis.Examinationof the thesis will take place after submission within the 4th year