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As one of the largest economics departments in the UK we offer a great diversity of research expertise and research-led teaching. Our academic community of staff, students and visitors is both intellectually vibrant and international in perspective. Read more
Professor Jo Swaffield
Head of Department
Our Research
Interesting examples of our research, and the relevance to wider society and the economy can be seen here.
Ranked in the Top 10 (REF2014) for 'research power'
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News
Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2017
A new page with information for prospective postgraduate students in Chinese has been added to the departmental website of Economics at York.
Posted on Friday 11 August 2017
Our 2017 National Student Survey scores are some of the highest of the research-intensive universities. Among Russell Group Economics departments, York is ranked top for Assessment and Feedback, top for Academic Support, and second for Overall Satisfaction with an approval rating of 91%.
Posted on Friday 28 July 2017
Economics at the University of York has been ranked among the top 100 economics departments in the world in the latest round of subject-level assessment by the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
