Department of Economics

International Economics Week 2011

Philip Coggan and other high-profile speakers contribute to International Economics Week 2011 organised by TeamBEST.

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Top ranked department in the UK

Our department is ranked in the top 10 for economics in the UK (Complete University Guide)

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Undergraduate placement year

The University’s year-long placement scheme provides a fantastic opportunity to explore possible careers and boost your CV.

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Lizzie Johns

MSc Economics (Development)

"This course has undoubtedly fuelled my ambition to work professionally within this dynamic and exciting field."

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MSc International Money & Banking video

Professor Christos Ioannidis and current students Chen Shen and Hyun Cho, discuss the MSc International Money & Banking programme.

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Economics Network Launch

We would like to invite alumni, staff and students to join us in celebration of the launch of an Economics Network, with a drinks reception in London. Read More

 
 

22 May, 6-8pm

UBS Capital offices (London)
 
 

Undergraduate placement year

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Benefits of a placement year

  • Highly valued by employers
  • An advantage in the competitive job market
  • Opportunity to apply learnt theory in a practical context
  • Evaluate potential career paths
  • Acquire transferable skills and sometimes professional qualifications

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Economics degrees

University Rank
Cambridge 1
Oxford 2
London School of Economics 3
Warwick 4
University College London 5
Nottingham 6
Durham 7
University of Bath 8
St Andrews 9

Source: Complete University guide 2012

Undergraduate study

Programmes

Our economics programmes are among the very best and we have an excellent reputation.

Studying with us

Dr Catherine Winnett and current student Richard Clarke, talk about the undergraduate economics programmes.

Open Day highlights

View highlights from the June 2011 Open Day

Postgraduate study

Programmes

Our Masters Programmes will give you a competitive edge in an increasingly challenging employment market.

Qijia Wei

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The MSc provides a valuable foundation for those contemplating careers in areas such as investment banking and financial analysis.

MSc Economics & Finance

MSc Economics & Finance

Student Bassam Talsi talks about his experience on the MSc Economics & Finance programme.

Research

Studying an MPhil/PhD

PhD student Tarun Chakravority talks about his research at the University of Bath.

International Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (I-SEE)

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I-SEE brings together experts from the fields of engineering, technology, physical sciences, social sciences and economics.

Research clusters

Our research activities cover all the mainstream fields of Economics:

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Prize Fellowship Posts

Our Prize Fellowships are an exceptional opportunity for outstanding post-doctoral researchers to develop their academic career.

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