Economics Graduate Degrees: Ph.D. Apply for Admission: December 1, 2022 Ph.D January 6, 2023 MA (current UC Berkeley PhD students only)Required Tests: GRE Required: No (For MA) GRE Required: Optional (For PhD) Overview The Economics PhD program at UC Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in economics. The PhD 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. New admissions to the graduate program are restricted to students pursuing the PhD degree. There is no external, terminal program for the MA degree. Source: Berkeley Academic Guide Programs List