The Department of Economics at the University of Oxford has been ranked first in the United Kingdom by The Guardian’s latest university league table. This ranking reflects the Department's ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and research, solidifying its position as one of the leading Economics departments in the world.
The recognition highlights the Department's undergraduate programmes, which combine theoretical and applied economic analysis with opportunities for independent research and exploration of pressing economic policy issues.
Christopher Bowdler, the Associate Head for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating:
"The Department of Economics is delighted that the undergraduate programmes in Economics at the University of Oxford have been recognised for providing an outstanding education and student experience. The Economics courses offered to undergraduates in Oxford offer not only a rigorous training in the theory and methods central to modern economic analysis, but also the opportunity to explore economic policy issues and undertake independent research across a very broad range of fields within Economics. The Department is grateful for the hard work of all the faculty members and support staff who have contributed to this excellent outcome."
