In fact my experience has been nearly identical and i would encourage any undergraduate student considering pursuing a ph d.
3 year phd programs economics.
And in fact economics may be one of the better cost benefit choices for a phd as argued by bryan caplan.
Degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient s qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in fields of specialization in advancing to the ph d.
I myself was in a master s program at queen s university in kingston ontario canada before i entered my ph d.
Sse does not offer distance learning or allow for part time studies.
In order to receive a phd degree in economics from sse you must earn 240 ects.
But that is starting from a base that is more advanced than the usual us undergrad degree.
In economics to take this reader s insights to heart.
Realize that graduate economics isn t the same as undergraduate economics.
The 1 3 stream consists one year of phd level teaching followed by 3 years of research the 1 1 3 stream consists of one year of msc teaching followed by the 1 3 stream.
High level of performance.
Achieving to the very least an average of 65 in coursework with no unit marks below 55 for both ug and pg degrees as well as 65 mark for dissertation.
Degree students pass through two.
These credits consist of a coursework component 105 ects and a dissertation component 135 ects.
The phd program in economics is a five year full time residential program taught in english.
Program at berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in economics.