Guidance for prospective MPhil/PhD students

Birkbeck's Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics has been delivering cutting-edge research for over 40 years. Many of our academics are recognised as leading experts and renowned practitioners, providing specialist advice and in-house training to government departments and City firms and banks.

We have a vibrant community of MPhil/PhD researchers, with around 50 students researching various aspects of economics, mathematics and statistics.

Our MPhil/PhD Degrees

PhD Study in the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics

PhD students Akif and Ezio share their research, why they chose Birkbeck and how their PhD will support their future career.

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Start your research journey

Thinking of doing an MPhil/PhD? Check the following to find out more about studying in our department and making an application.

Research in our Department

Find out more about the vibrant, intellectually challenging research culture in the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics.

MPhil/PhD research funding

Find out about sources of funding, including government loans and Research Council studentships.

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply to an MPhil/PhD degree in Birkbeck's Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics.

Find a supervisor

Browse our staff pages to find out more about our interests, research projects and areas of supervision.

How the supervisory relationship works

Your relationship with your MPhil/PhD supervisor will be vital to your success - find out more about how it all works.

Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS)

The Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS) provides support and training to all MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Training and careers

Find out more about training and careers support available to MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Libraries and research resources

As well as Birkbeck Library, you can access a wealth of unparalleled libraries and research resources in central London.

Completed PhD theses

Browse our electronic depository to view PhD theses completed in the department since 2012.

Free events

We offer free events throughout the year, where you can find out about our research and meet our staff.

Book an Open Evening

PhD job market

View a list of our current PhD job market candidates and find out more about past placements.

Studying for a PhD at Birkbeck

Veronika Akhmadieva discusses her experience of studying for a PhD in the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics at Birkbeck, University of London.

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