PhD Thesis - Research Course in Economics, ANU College of Business and Economics

3-24 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics

About this course

As a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development in Economics. A PhD in Economics is an essential pathway for candidates pursuing an academic career in this discipline and can provide a significant stepping stone to other areas of employment such as consulting, public sector, and industry.

Learning outcomes

1Explain their philosophical approach and its incorporation into a significant autonomous research journey and the building of their doctoral and research identity;
2Problematise a complex social phenomenon within or across the domains of economics studies that merit targeted study and research skills to advance scholarship;
3Identify relevant databases to systematically retrieve applicable and appropriate literature to address research problems and ensuing questions;
4Critically and systematically review and discuss the extant body of complex knowledge within a domain to demonstrate the expertise and skills required for scholarly inquiry;
5Devise an effective research design, including a justification of the methodology(ies) developed, adapted and implemented for the scholarly study of the topic of interest;
6Actively prioritise the conduct of responsible and ethical research within an environment that promotes scholarship and collegiality in the Research School of Economics;
7Develop critical insights into the discipline through expert and specialised analytical, research and technical skills;
8Determine the contributions and implications of the research for the advancement of theoretical knowledge and practice;
9Propose future directions of research in the discipline based on original insights and knowledge gained through a critical discussion of the findings of the research; and
10Produce a manuscript in the form of a monograph or collection of scholarly articles to effectively communicate, disseminate and promote new insights within the academic community and society at large.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

RSE research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including: - an initial Annual Plan, - completion of Research Integrity Training, - Annual Plan & Reports, - successful completion of the Thesis Proposal Review (TPR), - the Pre-Submission Final Oral Presentation of their research, and All milestones must be completed satisfactorily and are progression hurdles . Students who have not completed their progress milestones may not be permitted to submit a thesis, and continued enrolment in the PhD program may be contingent on timely completion of progress milestones.

Thesis of up to 100,000 words.Thesis to be assessed by at least 3 external examiners.

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

100%

Study expectations

Study information

One unit of enrolment is equivalent to 1 week, full-time and 2 weeks part-time.

Texts and reading

Texts may be set by the supervisory panel where relevant.

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: ECON
Subject name: Economics
Academic career: RSCH
School: Research School of Economics
College: ANU College of Business and Economics
Convener: Not listed
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 3-24 units
EFTSL: 0.0625
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Unit basis; $1,110
Student Contribution Band Code 34: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 34

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

EconometricsEconomic HistoryEconomicsEconomic PolicyApplied Economics