Students applying to pursue a specialist PhD in Economics must have a first class or strong upper second-class honours degree, and a masters’ degree in Economics (or equivalent) with an average mark of at least 65%. Applications can also be considered from holders of a first-class undergraduate degree in Economics or similar subject with significant economic content. As part of your application process you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating an interest in pursuing in-depth research in an appropriate area. It is also possible for suitably qualified students to join the PhD in Economics programme at the MRes stage, though they will be required to follow a slightly different programme to those students progressing directly from the MSc Economics (PhD Route).