Undergraduate study in Economics

Welcome

The Department of Economics extends a warm welcome to all prospective undergraduate students browsing this web site.  We hope you find the information contained in this section of the web site useful.  If you have further questions, then please contact us in writing, by email or by telephoning the appropriate person.

Why study economics?

Knowledge of economics is indispensable to those interested in current affairs.  If you take a close look at the major news stories over the last year, for example, you will realise that economics is central to most of the key issues that have been discussed.  It is also an ideal complement for many other disciplines including accounting, law, management, statistics, sociology and psychology.  Why Study Economics? is a useful external web site providing information on the study of economics.  Last, but not least, Economics graduates have an interesting range of careers options and excellent earnings potential - see our alumni web pages for details.

Why study economics at Glasgow?

• We are the top research department in Scotland (RAE2008), publishing in international, peer-reviewed journals and advising local and national/international governments on current policy issues.
• We have 28 academic staff members, including 12 professors, who bring perspectives from across the globe, supported by their research.
• Staff research directly informs and impacts on the teaching programme, ensuring you are provided with an up-to-date curriculum which touches on the key theoretical and policy issues of the day.
• Our student body is diverse, with more than 900 undergraduate students, many of whom come from outwith the UK.  You can watch short videos of some of our current students talking about their life and studies at Glasgow.
• The University of Glasgow was named Scottish University of the Year 2007/08 by the Sunday Times and both the Department and University are ranked in the UK top 20 by the Guardian, Independent and Times.

Adam Smith Economics Society

The Adam Smith Economics Society is a student-run society for undergraduates.  Membership of the society (currently £2) provides access to society events, as well as ensuring members are kept up-to-date with its activities.  Enquiries can be emailed to the Adam Smith Economics Society.

Board Members 2009/2010

President: Andrius Rimdeika
Deputy President: Aisha Naz
Honorary Secretary: Greg McClure
Deputy Honorary Secretary:  Rokas Peciulaitis
Honorary Treasurer: Martynas Kompaneicevas
Deputy Honorary Treasurer: Sree Sastha Selvam
Ordinary Board Members: Joanna Paruszewska, Tomas Kemtys, Georgina Ogilvie