Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months (4 -6 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- International: Apply before May 2027 (estimated deadline for students from outside the European Economic Area)
Language
English
English proficiency requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics
Overview
The Department of Economics at University of Reading welcomes applications from PhD students from other universities who wish to spend a visit period of one month to one year at Reading.
Both full-time and part-time variants are available for study in Reading, or at a distance for students who live outside the UK.
Features
- While we welcome research proposals on any economics topic, it is strongly recommended that your proposal lies within the research and supervision interests of one or more staff members.
- 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.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 41,428 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720-2,632 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.