PhD Economics

Why study a PhD with us?

The Department of Economics has a long and established track record of innovative research, working with a wide variety of industrial and academic partners to achieve significant social and economic benefits. We provide you with the opportunity to carry out your studies and learn in a highly collaborative environment, putting you on the path to a successful career.

100% of both our research impact and research environment is judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent. (Research Excellence Framework, 2014). You'll work in an environment where research is thriving, allowing you to produce your very best work. Our academic staff are also experts in their field, so you'll have the very best guidance.

We'll support you to develop your teaching skills and gain experience to prepare you for an academic career. We often offer opportunities to teach on undergraduate modules and supervise undergraduate projects in the Department. As a doctoral student at Reading, you can also attend the Graduate School's Preparing to Teach programme at no extra cost.

We'll equip you with all the skills you need to progress in your chosen line of work. You'll develop a range of competencies including the ability to analyse data and to research intensively. Our PhD students go on to work in academia as postdoctoral researchers, lecturers and language teachers, but also find employment in industries such as banking, corporate finance, government and more.