Our undergraduate programmes are grounded in research-based education, informed by the outstanding research of our economics professors and our Centre for Teaching and Learning Economics (CTaLE) which is at the forefront of new, innovative techniques to teach economics which are directly reflected in the department’s teaching.
At the UCL Department of Economics, we’re looking for students who are curious about economics and how it applies to the wider world around them. We give you the knowledge and tools to ask the right questions and find the answers, preparing you for a range of careers and further study in economics.
The Economist’s Society
You’ll automatically join the official Department society when you become a UCL Economics student. They take an active role in organising both academic and social events and conferences. Past speakers include Mark Carney, Lars Peter Hansen and Vicky Price. Follow them on Instagram.
Visit the Economist’s Society YouTube page
The Economic Tribune
The Economic Tribune is the official UCL Economics Magazine. With every aspect of writing, editing and design carried out by students, it is a reflection of innovative excellence fostered by the University’s Economics Department. Originally named the Drayton Tribune, the magazine was founded by two enthusiastic economists (Pablo Pena Corrales and Dennis Dinkelmeyer) in 2013. The Economic Tribune missions is to provide a forum for students to discuss ideas as well as providing the widr UCL community with a window into cutting edge economic research.
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How to apply
All applications for BSc Economics courses are received through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
UCL’s UCAS code is UCL U80, and the course codes are:
- L100 for the three-year BSc Economics
- L101 for the four-year BSc Economics with a Year Abroad
- L102 for the four-year BSc Economics with a Placement Year (suspended for 2025 and 2026 entry)
Contact us
If you have a question about applying to one of our Economics degrees, please refer to the FAQs. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, contact the Department’s Undergraduate Admissions Office at: econ-ug-admissions@ucl.ac.uk.
Joint Degrees
UCL also offers a number of joint degree programmes in Economics. Further information and the relevant contact details are available in the UCL Prospectus.
Economist’s Society Past Events
Oliver Hart on “Exit vs Voice”
Anne O. Krueger on Restoring the World Trading System
Mark Carney (Governor of the Bank of England)
