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.

Curriculum
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Curriculum

Find out more about the structure of our MRes/MPhil/PhD programme.

How to apply
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How to apply

Make sure you know what's required to submit your application.

Funding
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Funding

Get information on scholarships and other opportunities.

The MPhil to PhD upgrade
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers on applications, exams, and supervisors.

Job Market
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Job Market

Find out about placements and careers of recent graduates.

Current Students
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Current Students

Find key resources and links to help you during your studies.

Visiting PhD Students
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Visiting PhD Students

Apply to visit the Department for a term or up to a year.

Research Centres
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Research Centres

Look into the research centres attached to the Department.

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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.

Explore the research
Economics Careers
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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)

Get help preparing

Contact us

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