PhD Economics
University of Reading
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Economics at Reading focuses on applied economic research directed towards improving the quality of life in the UK and around the world. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years. Both full-time and part-time variants are available for study in Reading or at a distance. Research activity within the Department is broad and extensive among our most active fields are ...Read more

Economics at Reading focuses on applied economic research directed towards improving the quality of life in the UK and around the world. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years. Both full-time and part-time variants are available for study in Reading or at a distance. Research activity within the Department is broad and extensive among our most active fields are business economics, development economics, behavioural economics, labour economics and sports economics.

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25 Feb 24

nearly everything is located in one campus making it easy to navigate around the uni and there are lots of opportunities to meet..Read more

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Tom
23 Feb 24

A green, easy to navigate campus, a brilliant library. Pastoral care has lacked a bit; maybe closer ties with a..Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you'll need a Bachelor's degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

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£21,250 per year

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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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