96% of Department of Economics graduates secured employment or further study six months after completing their course.

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By exploring economic principles we help to address complex problems, from the decisions made by individuals through to global economic policy.

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We're the number one university in the Russell Group for student experience. Our Students' Union came top for the ninth year running.

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Study with us and you'll discover the powerful ideas that shape economic theory and influence real-world situations.

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Our world-leading research

Our world-leading research explores areas as diverse as labour and education, health and well-being, how firms and industry operate and macroeconomic systems.

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The real world of economics

We work with a range of organisations to provide students with unique employment experiences and we help companies to innovate with our internationally-recognised research skills.

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