Economics Queen's University Belfast

Overview

The Economics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast is supported by an energetic and enterprising academic department whose research is structured around three core clusters: economic theory, applied economics, and econometrics. Particular strengths include game theory and economic history, with research also linked to the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH), which combines economic and historical methods to inform policy and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Doctoral researchers benefit from close research supervision and direction from academics within the department and participate in courses and tailor-made reading groups designed to strengthen their background in economics. Students also attend research seminars, present their work, gain feedback, and prepare for the academic job market.

Economics Highlights

• Queen’s Business School (QBS) has recently undergone an innovative expansion that establishes a benchmark of global excellence for one of the top business schools in the UK and Ireland. A stunning new 6,000 square metre building, adjacent to the listed red-brick Riddel Hall has been designed with the latest digital infrastructure for media lecture capture, TED Talk provision and collaborative breakout sessions.
• Fostering an enhanced social and educational experience the new state-of-the-art QBS venue boasts a 250-seat tiered educational space; 120-seat Harvard style lecture theatre; 150-seat computer laboratory; breakout study spaces; FinTrU Trading Room; a café, and a Business Engagement and Employability Hub.