On this programme, you’ll become part of our lively and active research environment, with a strong emphasis on team research and close ties to several research centres. You will be surrounded by some of the most accomplished researchers in their field, and some of the very best Economics students.
The information below refers to the Doctoral Programme in Economics. If you are interested in Finance, you may want to take a look at our MRes/PhD Programme in Financial Economics, which is a joint programme with UCL School of Management and is run by the UCL Centre for Finance.
The MPhil to PhD upgrade
Learn about the process and practice of the MPhil to PhD upgrade assessment exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Visiting PhD Students
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COVID-19 research
Understanding the pandemic’s economic impact
UCL economists analysed how COVID-19 affected inequality, small business, and the global labour market - and what recovery could look like.
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Economics Careers
Find out about support available during, and after your studies.
PhD Applicant Mentoring Programme
Economics PhD Applicant Mentoring Programme (AMP)
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Tel: +44 (0)20 8138 7798 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Daniella Harper
Email: daniella.harper@ucl.ac.uk
Associate Professor Gabriel Ulyssea
Email: g.ulyssea@ucl.ac.uk
Professor Mark Armstrong
Email: mark-armstrong@ucl.ac.uk
Find out more about the academics in the department on the department website: access the People page
Learn more about the cross-university support platform for UCL's postgraduate research community: visit the UCL Graduate School website