News
UCL has won a flagship contract with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
UCL has won a flagship contract to train the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s staff and diplomats around the world in economics, ranging from how different markets and exchange rates operate to the economics of climate change and macro-economic crises.
The bespoke courses, aimed at degree level learners, will be largely delivered online and are geared towards giving FCO staff practical insights on the markets and economies where they are posted.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
REF 2014 ranked the Department of Economics at UCL the top Department in the UK in the field of Economics and Econometrics as well as the top Department in any field in any university in the UK.
In this video clip, Professor Sir Richard Blundell discusses research impact and the importance of the relationship between academic research and policy makers.
Events and seminars
The Department delivers a range of conferences, seminar and workshops over the course of the academic year. Visit the Events page to find out about upcoming events and seminars
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Economics
Undergraduate
Being an undergraduate in Economics is exciting, challenging and rewarding! Find out how to apply for our BSc programmes and Affiliate Programme, learn more about the modules you can study, and access a wealth of other information.
Undergraduate

Being an undergraduate in Economics is exciting, challenging and rewarding! Here you can find out how to apply for our BSc programmes and Affiliate Programme, learn more about the modules you can study, and access a wealth of other information, useful once you are here.
Masters

The Department of Economics is among the top choices of graduate students choosing masters programmes in economics. Our programmes provide the rigorous training in modern economics essential for professional economists and for PhD entry at UCL and other top institutions.
Postgraduate

The doctoral programme at UCL aims to train economists to conduct research of high academic merit and to make original contributions to the subject. With its reputation for attracting leading academics the department provides a stimulating environment for study and research.
About us
The appointment of John Ramsey McCulloch to the chair of Political Economy at UCL in 1828, supported by funds raised in memory of David Ricardo, established the first Department of Economics in England.
The Department of Economics at UCL is located in Drayton House at 30 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AX. Tel: +44 (0)203 549 5375
Research
The wealth and diversity of economic research activity provides students with a rich source of intellectual stimulation.
Seminars and Events
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