Brunel University
Economics and Finance PhD
Brunel University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 3 years
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 6 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Research areas: advanced financial theory and corporate policy; modelling financial decisions and markets; advanced economic theory; security investment analysis; international finance; financial engineering; money and banking; financial accounting; development finance; mathematical finance; thesis research; main research areas are: financial markets and institutions; international and development finance; labour economics; microeconomics; applied econometrics; economic theory.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Arts, Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Law
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees Science, Technology and IT
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts, Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Law
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science, Technology and IT
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Economics and Finance, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An upper 2nd Class Honours degree or a Master's degree of a UK university (or recognised equivalent UK or overseas qualification) in a relevant subject; other qualifications considered on individual basis. English Language Requirements - IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas), Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores), BrunELT: 65% (min 60% in all areas)

Costs

Tuition Fees Economics and Finance PhD

EU £2295 year 1
England UK £2295 year 1
Northern Ireland £2295 year 1
Scotland £2295 year 1
Wales £2295 year 1
Channel Islands £2295 year 1
International £8410 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Brunel University

Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.

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Student composition of Brunel University

Total number of students enrolled at Brunel University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11215
postgraduates:
4730
Total:
15945
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Finance”: 2980 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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