Department of Economics

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Professor Alessandra Guariglia, Head of Department -  The Department of Economics is committed to research and teaching excellence. Its faculty focuses on experimental, financial, international, environmental, as well as other branches of economics. Most of the courses offered are research-led, and all of them offer a high level of employability and opportunities.”

Undergraduate Study

Undergraduate programmes that will allow you to explore and understand the economic issues affecting political and current affairs.

Postgraduate Study

Taught and research degrees to provide academic excellence and vocational relevance.

PhD/Research

A PhD Programme fully accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council.

Professor Al Roth

Nobel Prize winner Professor Al Roth visited the University of Birmingham to give a guest lecture.

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The University of Birmingham has been ranked 10th in a rich list for producing the richest graduates and ranked number one for the most self-made millionaires.
University of Birmingham strengthens its top 20 league table position
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The University of Birmingham has been ranked 11th place in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013 and 17th out of 124 UK universities in The Complete University Guide for 2014.
The paradox of falling crime rates in a recession
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Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay of the Department of Economics discusses "The paradox of falling crime rates in a recession" in a Birmingham Perspective.

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