Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months (3 - 4 years)
- Start date: September 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before May 2027 (International), Apply before Jul 2027 (National)
Overview
A PhD is usually taken on a full-time basis over three to four years. The Finance programme at the University of Reading starts in September at the beginning of the academic year.
Key Features
- However, if necessary for your training, you may be required to come to the University earlier to attend some preparatory courses. Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Algorithmic Trading and Trade Execution Strategies
- Alternative Investments
- Asset Backed Securities
- Asset Pricing
- Banking
- Behavioural Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Top grades in your Masters degree (minimum requirement is Merit or equivalent, but we prefer Distinction)
- Top grade in your Masters Dissertation (or equivalent research-based piece of work) because this may demonstrate your research attitude and skills
- Very well developed research proposal.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 41,428 AUD/year (≈ 21,750 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (≈ 5,238 GBP/year)
Living Costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720-2,632 AUD/month