Welcome to the Department of Economics
The Department has a strong international reputation for research in key areas of economics including International Development, Macroeconomics and Finance, Energy Economics, Regulation, Health, Labour Economics, Law and Economics and Econometrics and many members are active as economic advisors to government and prestigious international organisations including the IMF, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and HM Treasury.
We offer 3 undergraduate degree programmes, 4 taught Masters programmes. Undergraduate students are offered the opportunity of a professional placement during their third year and our graduate employment record is excellent. The Department also has a thriving PhD programme and all our postgraduate programmes enjoy ESRC 1+3 recognition. Our students contribute to the lively and stimulating international atmosphere in the Department and each year we accept approximately 110 undergraduates, 30 MSc students and 5 PhD students onto our programmes. More . . .
News and Events
- Our upcoming Economics UCAS Day will take place on 3rd February for prospective students holding an offer. If you are interested in attending, please contact Carole Berreur at C.Berreur@surrey.ac.uk (tel: 01483 689320)
- The Department of Economics at Surrey was ranked equal 2nd out of 61 Departments in Britain on overall satisfaction in the 2009 National Student Survey.
- The Economics in Surrey climbs up to the 16th place on the 2010 league tables published in "The Complete University Guide". More...
- In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, the Department of Economics at Surrey was ranked 20th among all UK economics departments.
Upcoming Seminar
Room 04AD00, 4.00pm
10th February
London School of Economics
"Washington`s Revolving Door: Lobbying, Political Connections and the Market for Access"
Forthcoming Departmental Seminars
