Economics PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The Department of Economics at Royal Holloway is one of the top economics departments in the country with a wide range of expertise, including labour economics, development economics, microeconomic theory, and experimental economics. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF2014), we were ranked 9th in the UK in terms of world-leading and internationally excellent research.

Department: Economics | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The department actively supports the placement of PhD graduates in positions at universities, research institutes, government agencies, and private corporations. Examples of recent placements include: Bristol University London School of Economics University of Stirling Cardiff Metropolitan University Max Planck Institute, Germany European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Institute for Employment Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates for a place on the MPhil/PhD programme should have completed an undergraduate degree and a taught Masters in Economics, with a distinction or a high pass, in a relevant subject. Before applying we recommend contacting and securing a supervisor but this is not mandatory. However, applicants must provide a research proposal as part of their application. We advise getting in touch with the Director of Postgraduate Education making an informal enquiry for your chosen research degree to inquire whether there is any other additional material they require you to submit in your application. Your future career; The department actively supports the placement of PhD graduates in positions at universities, research institutes, government agencies, and private corporations. Examples of recent placements include:.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 4 years full time

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