Department of Economics and Related Studies
Ideas that shape our future.
Study with us
Graduate with the skills to succeed in your career and make a positive impact on society.
We offer a wide range of courses from pure economics to combined courses including econometrics, finance, mathematics, history, philosophy and politics.
Our research
We tackle issues that matter on a local and global scale.
Our innovative research spans nearly all areas of economics. We aim to advance our understanding of how market economies operate and develop pioneering solutions for economic and social issues.
As one of the largest economics departments in the UK, we offer diverse, high-quality research and teaching expertise, which complements the vibrant, international perspective of our student community. We aim to challenge and excite our students about economics-a core social science discipline that demands intellectual rigour but in return offers important practical insights into the real world.
Professor Michael Thornton, Head of Department
It's been a long journey, and I always emphasize that it started at York, where I learned so much of the economics I've used throughout my career.
Professor Daron Acemoğlu (BA Economics, 1989; Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences, 2024)
Notable international alumni
Include former President of Portugal, Professor Anibal Cavaco Silva, former Prime Minister of South Korea, Han Seung-Soo and Professor Daron Acemoglu who was awarded the Erwin Plein Nemmers prize.