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Economics

at Reading

School o Economics

Postgradu


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Economics at Reading

Contents

In the changing economic climate,

and given the policy changes

that will inevitably follow from it,knowledge of economics is more

central than it has ever been.Proessor Uma KambhampatiHead of the School of Economics

Welcome

An international reputation

Teaching and assessment

Choosing your masters degree

Outstanding career prospects

Life at Reading

How to apply and further information

Our outstanding location

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Economics at R

Welcome to the

School of Economics atthe University of Reading

Students rate Reading

highly; it has fared we

national student surveand a 320-acre parkla

campus, coupled with

its proximity to a livel

town centre, is a winn

combination.The Sunday Times

Reading is academica

sound with an innova

slant to its course

portfolio, as well as th

old favourites. The ma

Whiteknights campus

is one of the mostcharming in the UK.The Guardian

Economics lies at the heart o

the modern world and remains

a subject critical to both busi-

ness success and eective policy

making, never more so than now.

Within the School o Economics

we oer a range o specialist post-

graduate masters courses, designed

to address the emerging and uture

needs o businesses, agencies,

organisations and governments

worldwide. Focusing on three

broad but key areas banking and

nance, international business, and

international economic develop-ment and emerging markets our

masters courses will inspire you to

engage with, understand and criti-

cally assess the orces that impact

upon and shape todays globalised

economic world.

Combined with our outstand-

ing location and cutting-edge

acilities, established reputation,

and the unique experience we

provide, studying or your masters

at Reading is a sound investment

in your uture career.

Please refect on the inormation

within this brochure and contact us

with any questions, beore or ater

you apply. For urther inormation

on visiting us or meeting us in your

home country, please see page 19.

We wish you the best with your

ongoing studies and career and

look orward to welcoming you

in the uture.


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The University o ReadingWe are ideally located, just

25 minutes by train rom central

London, in the thriving town

o Reading.

With a history spanning three cen-

turies, we are world-ranked byThe

Times and consistently rated among

the UKs most research intensive

institutions. Our achievements havebeen recognised by twice winning

the Queens Anniversary Prize or

Higher Education, alongside a wide

range o other awards or teaching,

research and enterprise.

Established as a leading orce in

UK higher education, we con-

tinue to build on our success. Our

ambitious multi-million pound

investment programme is deliver-

ing twenty-rst century acilities,

strengthening our international

reputation or quality teaching,

research and enterprise.

The School o EconomicsEstablished more than orty years

ago, we continue to enjoy an

established reputation as one o

the worlds premier centres or

teaching and research in interna-

tional business. In line with the

ever-changing global economic

environment, our ocuses and

strengths have continued to evolve.

We oer a leading range o under-

graduate degree and postgraduate

masters courses, and welcome high

quality PhD candidates rom all

over the world.

Internationally-renownedresearch expertiseResearch, both within the School

and at the University o Reading, is

at the heart o everything we do.Our current expertise spans areas

ranging rom econometrics to mac-

roeconomics, banking and nance

to development economics and

rom emerging markets to spatial

and housing economics.

We are home to around 30 full-

time academic staff, spanning six

leading research centres, the major-

ity of whom are widely publishedand research active experts in their

respective areas. Our staff also

undertake funded research projects

and provide consultancy services to

multinational organisations, govern-

ments and international agencies.

Our research centresThe Centre or Euro-Asian Stu

The Centre or Institutional

Perormance

The John H. Dunning Centre

International Business

The Centre or Spatial and Re

Estate Economics

The Economic Analysis Resea

Group

The International Centre or

Housing and Urban Economic

An international reputation

My time at Reading

was truly excellent.

It offers a unique

combination of vibra

academic expertise

and excellence within

supportive teaching a

learning environment

Approaching the end

my studies I really be

that I have gained farmore than what I was

initially aiming for.Stela Canigraduate


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A high level oongoing supportYou will enjoy a wide range o

ongoing support, rom application

to graduation and beyond. Along-

side the valuable input and support

you will receive rom your lectur-

ers and ellow students throughout,

upon enrolment you will also be

assigned a personal tutor who you

can meet with to discuss any issues

or questions during your studies.

How we teach youYou will learn through an engag-

ing mix o lectures and interactive

tutorials, which give you the oppor-

tunity to discuss and explore the

subject material in depth with your

lecturers and ellow students. You

will engage with the latest news

and cutting-edge research, apply-

ing your knowledge and abilities

to real-world situations.

The structure o yourmasters degreeEach o our postgraduate cours

eature a combination o core

and optional modules, which

vary depending on your choice

o degree. This provides you wi

greater fexibility, allowing you

tailor your masters towards you

individual needs and interests.

You will complete up to 10 taug

modules during your degree,

totalling 180 credits. One modu

usually equates to 20 credits or

10 hours per week o work.

How we assessyour progressYou will be assessed through

written assignments, group pre

tations and ormal examinationdesigned to develop your comm

nication, leadership, team work

presenting and other vital tran

rable skills, whilst testing both

knowledge and your ability to a

concepts to real lie situations.

The exam period is during the

summer term, between AprilJ

You will also submit a written

dissertation or an applied reseaproject depending on your cho

course.

Teaching and assessment

Example timetable showing the average number o weekly hoursspent in lectures/tutorials:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

910am Study skills Lecture 3 Lecture 4

1011am Study skills Lecture 3 Lecture 4

1112pm Tutorial Lecture 2 Lecture 5

121pm Lecture 2 Lecture 5

12pm

23pm Lecture 1

34pm Lecture 1

45pm Seminar*

5pm Seminar*

* where relevant


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Listening to our studentsWe value the opinions and con-

tinued input o our students,

operating a Student/Sta Liaison

Committee which seeks to provide

a orum in which any issues can

both be raised and openly dis-

cussed within the School. It is

a consultative body and consists

o both members o sta along-

side student representatives. This

ongoing eedback allows us to

adapt and enhance our courses and

the overall experience we provide.

A truly internationalexperienceIn total we welcome around 100

postgraduate students on to our

masters courses each year and

we are proud o our riendly and

inclusive international community.

Throughout your studies you will

be working in groups eaturing

students rom all over the world,

urther emphasising the inter-

national nature and relevance

your degree. This global dimen

adds signicant value to both t

academic and social experience

allowing you to network with,

learn rom, ellow students ro

a wide range o backgrounds, a

share dierent perspectives an

experiences.

UK

China

Thailand

Turkmenistan

Taiwan

India

Brazil

Saudi ArabiaTurkey

Germany

Nigeria

USA/Canada

Bulgaria

Czech Repu

Ukraine

Egypt

Finland

PakistanNetherlands

Malawi

ItalyHungary

Hong KongGreece

Spain

Russia

Vietnam

Malaysia

Based on thenationalities of our

2009/10 students

Studying at Reading

was a great experience

as it is one of theleading universities in

the UK. I met different

people from a range of

cultures and enjoyed

an advanced academic

education.Evangelos Venizelosgraduate


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MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies

Choosing your masters degre

This masters course explores

banking and nance in an interna-

tional context, with an emphasis

on emerging economies. You will

develop a critical understanding

o both the theories and empirical

research that are key to under-

standing nancial markets, assetsand institutions and how they apply

to countries in Eastern Europe and

Asia. In addition, you will learn to

to apply this knowledge within an

institutional ramework.

Course contentBanking in transition economies

Economic development in

emerging markets

Emerging economies and policies

Financial development in

emerging economies

Financial markets

Fundamental economic methods

Microeconomics o banking

Research methodology

Quantitative research methods

Dissertation or Applied

research project

You will also select up to 20 cre

o optional modules, spanning

areas including international m

agement and business culture,

development, issues in globalis

and international business, sm

business economics and strateg

Entry requirementsYou are expected to have obtai

a UK upper second class honou

degree, or the international

equivalent, which includes a go

understanding o core economi

and quantitative methods. Stud

whose rst language is not Eng

are required to provide evidenc

prociency. Please see page 19

urther inormation.

Your careerThis masters course is designed

or graduates seeking a career

in commercial and investment

banks, nancial development

corporations, multilateral and

bilateral development agencies

non-governmental organisation

that work with transitional andemerging economies.

Key acts

Duration12 months full-time24 months part-timeDistance learning is not available.

Start dateOctober

Fees5,200 UK/EU students11,200 International students

Scholarships availableDeans Scholarship

Contact usTel +44 (0)118 378 [email protected]/economics/pg


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This masters course provides an

advanced insight into business,

both at organisational and indus-

try level, ocusing in particular

on areas including international

business strategy, regulation and

key research methods.

You will utilise techniques andevidence in order to understand

how industries are structured, how

organisations behave within them

and the impact o these actors on

their perormance.

Core modulesBusiness analysis


International business strategyand environment


Regulation



research project



areas including international

management and business cult

issues in globalisation and inte

national business, small busine

economics, the World Trade

Organisation and strategy.






Students whose rst language i

not English are required to pro

evidence o prociency. Please

page 19 or urther inormation

Your careerThis masters course will prepa

you or roles such as corporate

manager, policymaker and con

sultant, where it is useul to

understand the key economic

principles that underpin the bu

ness environment and corporat

decision-making.

MSc Business Analysis

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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MA Business and Management in Emerging Markets

This masters course provides you

with an opportunity to engage

with the particular problems

encountered in political systems,

economies and business organisa-

tions in transitional countries.

Utilising both emerging theories

and empirical research, you willexamine the key issues in an inter-

national context, with a ocus on

emerging markets. You will develop

a practical understanding o the

application o this knowledge

within an organisational rame-

work.


Business and management in

emerging economies

Corporate management in the

Commonwealth o Independent

States (CIS)


Interdisciplinary seminar on

recent developments in Euro-Asia




research project



areas including international m







degree, or the international eq

lent, with a good understandin

o core business and economics






you or roles in emerging econo

mies contexts, such as corporat

manager, policymaker and con

sultant, where it is useul to

understand the key economic

principles that underlie the bu

ness environment and corporat

decision-making.

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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MSc Economic Development in Emerging Markets

This masters course combines

theory and practice to provide

you with a strong grounding in

the subject. It encourages you to

analyse the strategic behaviour o

organisations, governments and

consumers in emerging economies.

You will ocus, in particular, onrecent developments in the emerg-

ing and transition economies in

Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Core modulesEconomic development in

emerging markets

Emerging economies and policy


Interdisciplinary seminar onrecent developments in Euro-Asia

New issues in globalisation




research project

You will also select up to 80 credits


areas including international man-


development, issues in globalisation

and international business, small

business economics and strategy.







not English are required to proevidence o prociency. Please



you roles such as policymaker,

corporate manager and consult

where it is useul to understan

the key economic principles th

underpin both international

business strategy and the role o

multinational organisations in

processes through which natio

economies develop and grow

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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with an understanding o the

various components o, and nan-

cial services provided by, those

institutions, assets and markets

which constitute the global nan-

cial system. You will explore key

issues in a global context anddevelop a detailed understanding

o the economic oundations o

banking and nancial markets.

In addition, you will learn how

to apply the theories related to

nancial systems to real world

situations.

Core modulesBanking and the macroeconomy

Financial markets

Financial regulation

Financial systems and institutions


International money and nance





research project

















urther inormation.


you or a wide range o roles w

public and private sector organ

tions worldwide. Particularly ro

in both the traditional banking

and investment banking sector

but also in government agencie

central banks and internationanancial NGOs.

MSc International Banking and Financial Services

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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MSc International Business and Economic Developmen

This specialist masters course

explores the highly signicant

interdependence between inter-

national business and economic

development. You will examine

both the collaborative and con-

rontational roles o multinational

enterprises and the process o eco-nomic growth, development and

transormation.

Utilising key techniques and

evidence, you will also develop

an understanding o how MNEs,

competing on a global scale, inter-

ace with national or regional

economies, with diering and

specic needs.



Global strategy and implications

o multinational enterprise

Industrialisation and the

multinational enterprise



Theoretical approaches to the

multinational enterprise

Trade policies or developing

countries


research project





regional integration and devel-

opment, issues in globalisation

technology, trade and growth,

and the World Trade Organisat









prociency. Please see page 19 urther inormation.


you or roles such as policymak



the key economic principles th

underpin both international

business strategy and the role omultinational organisations in

processes through which natio

economies develop and grow.

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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with an in-depth knowledge o

the interrelationships between the

areas o nance and multinational

organisations. You will examine

multinational organisations and

develop a strong understanding o

the key economic issues underly-ing nancial markets, assets and

institutions. In addition, you will

learn the basic theories which

underpin nancial systems, with

a specic emphasis on their inter-

relationship with international

business rms.


Corporate nance

Financial markets


International business strategies




Theoretical approaches to

multinational enterprise (MNE)


research project










degree in Economics, or the int

national equivalent, which incl

a good understanding o core e

nomics and quantitative metho





Your career

This masters course prepares y

or a wide range o roles, prima

rily within banking and nanc

organisations worldwide. It is a

well suited or graduates lookin

pursue a career in the nance,

keting or sales unctions o larg

multinationals.

MSc International Business and Finance

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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MSc International Economic Development

This specialist masters course

closely examines the process o

economic development in an inter-

national context and will aid you in

developing the skills and expertise

required to work as a proessional

economist in a developing country.

Core modulesDevelopment policy


Macroeconomics or developing

countries

Microeconomics or developing

countries



Trade policies or developing

countries


research project

You will also select up to 70 credits



management and business culture,

banking and transition economies,

nancial development, issues in

globalisation and international

business, economic policy and

strategy.







not English are required to proevidence o prociency. Please




and consultant where it is use

understand the key economic p

ciples that underpin the proces

through which national econom

develop and grow.

I enjoyed each and

every bit of my time

at Reading and the

great interaction with

students from all wal

of life. The staff were helpful and I hope on

day to go backMutengo Sindanograduate

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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This specialist masters course will

assess the role played by nance

in acilitating as well as blocking

economic development.

You will also explore the place o

developing countries in the global

economy. Core modules provide

a critical understanding o currenttheories and empirical research in

these elds o knowledge. In addi-

tion, you will learn to evaluate

alternative theories and method-

ologies and to make judgments on

their applicability to complex issues

in a global context.

Core modulesFinancial markets


International money and nance

Macroeconomics or developing

countries

Microeconomics or developing

countries





research project





issues in globalisation and inte

national business, small busine

economics and strategy.










urther inormation.





key economic principles that u

pin international banking and

nance and the role o these inprocesses through which natio

economies develop and grow.

MSc International Finance and Economic Developmen

Key acts


Start dateOctober





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When looking to progress through-

out your career you will benet

rom our leading international rep-

utation or teaching and research

excellence, and rom our status as a

world-ranked university (The Times).Our economics graduates are

highly sought ater by employers

worldwide, recognising both the

value and quality o a degree rom

the University o Reading and the

specialist knowledge and expertise

our graduates can provide.

In the UK, economics is consist-

ently ranked among the top 5

degree subjects, based on averagegraduate starting salaries, making

studying or your masters degree in

economics at Reading an excellent

investment in your uture career.

Careers Advisory ServiceOur award-winning Careers

Advisory Service is open all year

round and provides a high level o

ongoing support and inormation

to students and alumni. On-campus

events ranging rom career airs

and employer-run workshops to

CV advice sessions and mock inter-

views help to build your condence

and skills and provide you with

an invaluable edge when entering

the highly competitive graduate

job market.

Graduate destinations

A masters degree in economics canhelp you to advance your career

in many areas. The most common

sectors our graduates enter are:

Banking

Accountancy and taxation

Business/management

consultancy

UK and overseas governments

International agencies

Recent graduate destinations

include:

Further academic studyA number o our graduates each

year continue along an academ

path, working towards a PhD. E

o our masters courses provide

a strong grounding or uture

doctoral study and we oer ul

dentships and additional sourc

unding to leading PhD candid

Outstanding career prospects

Further inormation

More on our award-winningCareers Advisory Service

www.reading.ac.uk/careers

Economics graduates earnings potential is

bettered only by those studying medicine,

dentistry and chemical engineering.The Independent

Reading has a thrivin

economy, expectedto grow faster than

any other town or cit

including London.The Financial Times


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We are ideally located in the thriving

town o Reading at the heart o theemployment-rich Thames Valley,

just minutes by train rom central

London. Our students thoroughly

enjoy lie at the University and living

in Reading, both o which have

plenty to oer. There is something

or everyone and you wont have

to go ar to fnd it.

Library and study acilitiesOur students spend much o their

time on campus learning and

studying. We provide a wide range

o leading acilities and services

to help you excel throughout your

degree.

Our main library at the centre o

campus, which has recently under-

gone a major reurbishment, houses

over a million items, including a

wide range o texts spanning allareas o business and management.

You will also nd silent study areas,

group study rooms, PC suites and

a ca or when you need a well

deserved break.

IT acilitiesAcross campus you will also enjoy

24-hour PC and wireless internet

access and benet rom a wide

range o high quality lecture thea-

tres and teaching rooms, equipped

with the latest technology.

Online tools including Blackboard

are used to provide you with

additional learning materials

throughout your studies.

AccommodationReading prides itsel on being a resi-

dential university, with many o our

postgraduate students choosing to

live in one o ten University-owned

halls o residence, providing nearly

4,000 rooms. All halls o residence

are conveniently located on bus

routes and within a mile o the

centre o campus, and each hall has

its own distinctive character, provid-

ing an enjoyable environment in

which to study and relax. A variety o

accommodation is available ranging

rom a sel-catered room with shared

bathroom acilities to an en-suite,

ully catered room. All rooms eature

broadband internet access.

Postgraduate students who apply

and accept an oer o a place by

the appropriate deadline, usually1 August, are guaranteed a place

in halls.

Sport at ReadingThe University o Reading is a g

place or sporting enthusiasts,

some o the best-equipped acil

ties o any UK university and ov

50 clubs. Whether you are a co

plete beginner or a serious play

you can participate in your av

ite sport.

Our on-campus sports centre,

opened in 2006 by British Olym

rower and Reading alumnus JamCracknell, is home to outstand

indoor and outdoor acilities in

ing an 89-station tness studio

multi-purpose indoor courts, ru

and cricket pitches, a ull-size,

weather hockey and ootball pi

an aerobics, dance and martial

studio, squash courts and hard

grass tennis courts.

The sports centre also oers awide choice o exercise classes,

circuit training and tness cou

And, as you might expect rom

Life at Reading


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a University situated close to the

River Thames, watersports receivea strong ocus too. O campus we

have boathouses and a sailing and

canoeing club.

Students Union

At the centre o campus is our

popular Students Union. A hive o

activity, day and night, it provides

easy access to services, shopping

and a readymade social lie.

The Students Union also runs a

wide range o clubs and societies,

ranging rom martial arts and

music to international and degree

subject related groups. And, i you

cant nd anything that grabs your

attention, you can receive support

to set up your own club or society.

A wide range o advice and support

services are provided by the Stu-dents Union, which also serves as

a voice or the student community,

organising a series o campaigns

throughout the year to raise aware-

ness o key issues.

In addition, the University has

a ull range o services in place

to care or your health and well-

being. A purpose-built medical

centre provides a ull NHS service,

including a dental practice and

counselling service.

Reading and the

surrounding areaReading is situated at the hub o

the UK rail and road network and

is just 25 minutes by train rom

central London. So, whether you

want to spend a day in the capital,

visit riends and amily around the

country, or explore the UK you will

be ideally located.

Reading itsel oers some o the

best retail and entertainment

experiences in the UK. The Oracle

Centre, around a mile rom

campus, eatures shops, bars

and restaurants and a multiplex

cinema. Its lively riverside setting

is ideal or relaxing. Our local

amenities include the concert hall,

outdoor theatre and the Madejski

Stadium, home to Reading Football

Club and the London Irish rugbyteam. Host to a world-amous rock

estival, Reading also has a vibrant

live music scene. With so much

going on, you are guaranteed

a great time.

With outstandingsports facilities on th

main Whiteknights

campus, quality

accommodation and

facilities within walkin

distance, students ne

never leave.The Financial Times

Further inormation

Life at Readingwww.reading.ac.uk/lie

Accommodationwww.reading.ac.uk/accommodatio

Sport at Readingwww.reading.ac.uk/sport

Open day dateswww.reading.ac.uk/opendays


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How to apply and

further informationPostgraduate eesFees or 2010/11 are detailed below

and apply to those masters courses

detailed in this brochure only.

UK/EU students: 5,200

Overseas students: 11,200

Postgraduate unding

All applicants holding an oer o

a place will be automatically con-

sidered or a Deans Scholarship.

Awards are usually made to

students who have achieved a rst-

class honours, or the international

equivalent, in their undergraduate

degree. Applicants work expe-

rience may also be taken into

consideration.

A range o university-wide andexternal sources o unding may

also be available.

Career Development LoanUK applicants can apply or a

government-sponsored Career

Development Loan, provided by

a participating bank, borrowing

between 300 and 10,000. Interest

is suspended or the duration o

your studies, with the loan repaid

normally ollowing graduation. Forurther inormation please visit:

www.direct.gov.uk/cdl

Entry requirementsYou are generally expected to h

obtained a UK upper second-cla

honours degree, or the interna

tional equivalent. Certain cour

have additional requirements,

please see individual pages or

details. The table below provid

outline o equivalent internatioqualications. Please submit yo

application or contact our adm

sions oce or a ormal decisio

International qualifcation requirement

China Good four-year degree from a recognised institution.

Hong Kong Good honours degree from a recognised Hong Kong institu

India First-class or 0% in a three-year bachelor degree.

Japan Good bachelors degree from a recognised institution.Malaysia Good honours degree from a recognised institution.

Nigeria Good second class degree from a recognised institution.

Pakistan Good four year bachelor of science/engineering degree or a

master of science/engineering from a recognised institution

Singapore Good honours degree from a recognised institution.

South Korea Good bachelors degree from a recognised institution.

Taiwan Good bachelors degree from a recognised institution.

Thailand Good bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.0 froma recognised institution.

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English languagerequirementsI your rst language is not English,

you will be required to provide

evidence o prociency. The table

below provides an outline o accept-

able tests and the appropriate level

required or entry.

English language courses

We oer both pre-sessional (takenbeore commencing your degree)

and in-sessional (taken during your

degree) language courses, designed

to prepare you or academic study

i English is not your rst language.

Please contact the international

oce or urther inormation:

www.reading.ac.uk/international

How to applyPlease download a postgraduate

application orm rom our website

and return it ully completed,

along with the documents as out-

lined on this page. You can apply

or a maximum o three courses

per orm. We are unable to assessincomplete applications so please

take care to include all relevant

documents.

Complete all sections o the

application orm

Ensure that you have signed the

application orm

Make sure that you have

included the ollowing:

Two copies o your completed

application orm

Full academic transcript o all

previous degree courses

Copy o your degree certicate(s)

(i applicable)

Document conrming unding

(e.g. letter rom bank, employer,

amily)

English Language certicate

(i your previous degree was not

studied in English)

Two condential reerences

in sealed envelopes (at least

1 academic reerence)

Return your completed applica

orm and documents to:

Postgraduate Admissions Ofce

School of Economics

University of Reading,

Whiteknights,

Reading, RG6 6UD

United Kingdom

Alternatively, your application

accompanying documents can

be submitted as attachments v

email, using the address below

Ater you applyWhen we receive your applica-

tion orm, we will send you an

acknowledgement o receipt. Y

application will then be review

by the appropriate academic pr

gramme director.

I successul you will receive an

oer letter outlining any entrycriteria which you will be requ

to meet and be asked to conrm

your acceptance o this oer.

Please contact us at any stage

i you have any questions:

[email protected]

Qualifcation title Qualifcation

short name

Score

requiredInternational English Language Test Score IELTS .5

Test of English as a Foreign Language

paper-based version

TOEFL

paper-based

570

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Our outstanding locationOur postgraduate masters programmes are based

at our main Whiteknights campus in Reading.You are invited to join us at our postgraduate open

day or to arrange a visit at a time convenient or you.

We couldnt be easier to nd or in a better location.

Were just o the M4 motorway at junction 11, and

easily accessible rom the M3, M40 and M25. The

centre o London is only 25 minutes by train, and

Heathrow, 30 minutes by car or public transport.

Overseas students can nd out more by meeting

us at an education air in your home country, or

by visiting one o our overseas representatives.Please see www.reading.ac.uk/internationalor

urther inormation.

Help and furtherinformationI you would like to nd out more, or have any ques-

tions, please eel ree to contact us by telephone or

e-mail, or pay us a visit. You will also nd urtheruseul inormation on our website:

Tel +44 (0)118 378 6025

Fax +44 (0)118 378 4029

www.reading.ac.uk/economics/pg

Disclaimer

The University of Reading is committed to equal opportunand diversity. Whilst the University of Reading makes evereffort to ensure that the contents and statements made inthis publication are fair and accurate, it can accept no liabifor omissions, errors or subsequent changes. The statememade and information provided are a general guide andthere may be changes following publication which affectthe contents. Programmes or modules may be altered orwithdrawn without notice and assessment arrangements

be changed. For details of any changes made since publicaplease refer to our website.


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For more information, please contact:

School o Economics

University of ReadingWhiteknightsReading, RG UDUnited Kingdom

[email protected] +44 (0)118 378 025Fax +44 (0)118 378 4029

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