Econ PhD Handbook

UNSW School of Economics · Updated 18 September 2026

Guidance for PhD students in the UNSW School of Economics, including students in the MPDBS year. New to the program? Start with the key dates and the candidature timeline.

Getting started

• Key dates
• Candidature timeline
• Contacts and glossary

Coursework and reviews

• Coursework: MPDBS pathway
• Coursework: direct-entry PhD
• Confirmation review
• Annual progress reviews

Seminars

• Schedule
• Requirements

Funding and travel

• Funding available
• Request conference funding
• Travel approval and booking
• Claim expenses

Research resources

• Referee reports

Thesis

• Using publications
• Submission
• Oral examination

For supervisors

• Nominating examiners
• Nomination templates