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Undergraduate
We offer a range of undergraduate courses, with options to include a placement year, or the opportunity to combine economics with mathematics, geography, a language and more.
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Master's
Develop your research capabilities with our Economics Master's degrees. Our flexible programmes allow you to gain in-depth knowledge across economics or specialise in a specific area.
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PhD
As a postgraduate research student in Economics at Reading you will be part of a vibrant community, working alongside a thriving group of young and established researchers.
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Our research
Economics at Reading focuses on applied economic research directed towards improving the quality of life in the UK and around the world.
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Our staff
Learn from our active researchers and experts. Their research informs policy decisions for governments, multinational organisations and international agencies like the UN.
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News and events
Find out more about what is happening at the Department of Economics, including upcoming events and more.
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Our stories
Read our stories to find out what it's like to study and work in the Department of Economics at Reading.