Key information
- Funding
- Self-funded
- School
- Edinburgh Business School
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Award
- PhD
- Delivery type
- Full-time, Part-time
- Start date
- September
- Duration
- Normally 3 years
Economics research at Heriot-Watt is focused around areas of expertise that address society's most pressing needs:
- Labour and Health Economics
- Economic Geography and Spatial Economics
- Development Economics
- Economic History
- Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy
- Econometrics and Machine Learning
- Financial Econometrics
- Energy and Environmental Economics
Research projects
In addition to our research on economics of transition, our other research areas include
Research in industrial economics Labour economics research includes the informal sector and labour markets in developing and transition countries.
Applied Econometrics
Instrumental variables estimators and testing procedures for the software package Stata.
Development Economics
Middle-Eastern economies, insurance in developing countries.
Energy Economics
Energy efficiency and utilisation production, resources.
Industrial Economics
Research includes the performance of regulated industries, particularly water, and enterprise restructuring in transition economies.
Macroeconomics
Monetary policy fiscal policy, exchange rate regimes, EMU, and gravity models of trade.
Entry requirements
Funding information
| Status | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £5,151 | £2,575.50 |
| England / Wales / N Ireland | £5,151 | £2,575.50 |
| International | £20,456 | £10,228 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Additional information
Find out more about Edinburgh Business School's scholarships and funding opportunities.
We offer a number of competitive funded scholarships for research degrees. Full or partial support may be available for well-qualified candidates from UK research councils, research pools, charities or industry.
View our full range of scholarships.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
