Economics

At Surrey, you will acquire highly sought-after skills to solve increasingly complex problems in today’s challenging economic environment.
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Key statistics

11th
in the UK and 95th in the world for business and economics

Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2025

91%
of our Economics graduates are in employment or further study

Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA

15th
in the UK for satisfied students*

National Student Survey 2025

* University of Surrey analysis of NSS data: % of Q1-24 answered positively for institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide 

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Economics at Surrey

Watch Professor Jo Blanden OBE and undergraduate student, Seb, discuss Economics 

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Economics at Surrey

Watch Professor Jo Blanden OBE and undergraduate student, Seb, discuss Economics 

Why students love us

  • "For anyone considering an internship abroad, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Not only do you get hands-on experience, but you also gain cultural insights that no classroom can offer."

    Yash Economics BSc (Hons) Student profile
  • "Going to Sydney was without a doubt the best six months of my life. I’ve always wanted to visit Sydney; the rest of Australia, so when I saw there was a six-month programme at Surrey, it was one of the driving factors in choosing Surrey Uni."

    Edgar Economics Student profile
  • "The excellent placement support and Surrey’s proximity to London made it one of my top choices. I chose Surrey as my number one option due to the opportunity to study Economics and Finance rather than pure Economics."

    Ewan Taylor Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) Student profile

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