Program Overview

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Postgraduate Research Degrees in Economics

The Department of Economics and Related Studies at the University of York offers postgraduate research degrees in economics, providing students with thorough training in research-focused economics. Students will receive dedicated supervision and guidance from leading economists and biannual meetings with a Thesis Advisory Panel.

Why Research Economics at York?

The department is renowned for its research expertise, tackling issues that directly impact British and global society. Research areas include health economics, applied microeconometrics, macroeconomics, and finance. The department's research has influenced international governmental policy-making and has made positive real-world contributions to policy and practice.

Our Courses

• Economics (integrated PhD)
• Health Economics (PhD)

Visiting Postgraduate Researchers

Students can spend up to a year in York as a visiting research student from a university outside the UK.

Research

The department's research is organized into clusters, consisting of academic staff and research students. Research areas include economic theory, econometrics, finance, and macroeconomics.

Scholarships and Funding

The department offers scholarships and studentships to students. Details can be found on the postgraduate research funding page.

Careers

Graduates will have the opportunity to collaborate with research centers and develop distinguished research. The department works closely with policymakers and practitioners to deliver research with real-world impact. Project examples include increasing value for money in healthcare and investigating the driving forces behind low pay and the gender pay gap.

Our Graduates

PhD graduates have gone on to work at world-renowned academic institutions, including the London School of Economics and the University of Melbourne. They have also secured jobs in prestigious non-academic institutions, such as the World Bank and the Bank of England.

Rankings and Awards

The University of York is ranked 14th in the UK for research and is in the top 10 for impact in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. The department holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.