Economics and Related Studies
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Highly regarded
We're ranked 19th in the UK for Economics in the Complete University Guide 2025
Subject-focused facilities
Benefit from the University's new Trading Room to get to grips with financial markets.
Welcome to the Department of Economics and Related Studies.
As one of the largest economics departments in the UK, we offer a great diversity of research expertise and high-quality teaching. We have a community of students and staff that is both vibrant and international in perspective.
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Our courses
We collaborate with other departments, so you have the option to study Economics on its own or study a joint programme.
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