Introduction
Research excellence
Our internationally-acclaimed academics are working on a range of research projects covering all major fields of economics, including labour economics, econometrics, and networks.
The Department of Economics has a reputation among its students and the
many academics who visit from across the globe as being a lively, enjoyable
and stimulating place to study, research and work.
Come and join our lively and multicultural department; take one of our
many courses at undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral level, research
alongside some of the most prominent economists in the world, or work with
us to develop areas of your business. Your options are endless.
Our strengths
- Cosmopolitan staff and student body, coming from all
over the world
- Gain the key tools and skills to explore economic issues
in depth from one of the top economic departments in the
country
- Well-connected with international organisations and
financial centres
- Rated third in the UK for economic research, having
consistently achieved top five since the Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE) began
- Lively and multicultural environment
News and events
Check out our news and events section for the latest information about publications, research excellence, awards and achievements by our staff and students.
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