Accolade for Economics at Greenwich
Report highlights Greenwich as one of two universities - from a list of 20, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and Warwick - providing an economics education which the report considered “critical, climate-conscious and fit for the 21st century."
Our courses
At undergraduate level we offer two economics degrees which can be studied either full-time, part-time or - for those wanting to undertake a placement year - in sandwich mode. Also at undergraduate level, we have a direct-entry version of our Economics BSc. At postgraduate level, we offer a taught MSc and the opportunity for MPhil / PhD study.
Business Economics, BA Hons
This business economics degree from our business school will boost your knowledge of economic theory and behavioural economics for top careers.
Economics (Year 2 & 3 Direct Entry), BSc Hons
Economics at Greenwich aims to provide you with the intellectual abilities and analytical tools to understand, analyse and act upon the most challenging issues of our time.
Economics, BSc Hons
Economics at Greenwich aims to provide you with the intellectual abilities and analytical tools to understand, analyse and act upon the most challenging issues of our time.
Economics, MPhil/PhD
Do you want to develop as an independent scholar and conduct ground-breaking research in economics? If so, explore our business research degrees (MPhil/PhD).
Economics, MSc
Study a Master’s in Economics at Greenwich, just minutes away from London’s financial hub. Explore international economics, finance and business.
Why Greenwich is great for economics degrees
We offer relevant courses, with a real-world focus; a supportive learning environment - we were ranked 5th in the UK in Economics for satisfaction with feedback (Guardian Uni Guide 2025); access to a first-rate employability service, providing advice and support, all in a stunning London location.
Best-selling author, mentor and CEO
Greenwich Economics graduate, Byron, has gone on to become an award-winning entrepreneur, business start-up expert and mentor, and successful author.
Bloomberg Trading Room
Money-market-minded? The Bloomberg Trading Room is a hub of financial exploration and real-world application. Here, we are proud to be among the select universities that offer direct access to Bloomberg data, analytics, and information.
Chloe's take on Economics at Greenwich
From Brexit to inequality, economics will help you understand the big issues and boost your career prospects. Join Chloe as she describes the personal learning experience at Greenwich.
Gender equality key to solving the UK’s productivity crisis
Funding social care and childcare would free up the female workforce and boost the UK's lagging productivity, a new study has found.
Communities and societies
Greenwich - a place to belong
We want you to feel like this is your community and you belong. We will support and celebrate you and your wellbeing through our wide-ranging services to let you explore your individual identity in a safe and inclusive home.
The Students' Union
Run by students, for students, Greenwich Students' Union (GSU) is a one-stop-shop for entertainment including societies, sports clubs and activities!
Stop studying (sometimes!) and start exploring
In need of a break from classes, coursework or projects? The local Greenwich area has plenty to offer you. From culture to food and drink, and from green spaces to heritage attractions, we think there’s really something for everyone locally.
Research and partnerships
Our research of economics is closely related to our teaching of the subject. Academics and researchers explore current socially relevant issues, from neoliberalism and privatisation to finance, economy and society.
Our research
Greenwich Business School has four research centres. Learn more about our research.
Join us as a research student
If you have a research proposal related to economics, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.
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Working with industry
Our expert staff, industry-standard facilities and research expertise can help your business grow.
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Greenwich Research & Enterprise
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Big Picture Seminar Series
Gain insight into how different industries operate and the issues they face. Experienced speakers share their expertise on topics ranging from leadership and management to economics and media.
Our experts
Dr Francesco Guidi
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Dr Alexander Guschanski
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Dr Robert Calvert Jump
Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods
Dr Pedro Machado
Lecturer in Economics
Dr Tesfa Mehari
Lead Tutor, Principal Lecturer
Dr Maria Nikolaidi
Associate Professor in Economics
Professor Özlem Onaran
Associate Head of the School of Accounting, Finance & Economics - Research & Knowledge Exchange, Co-director of PEGFA
Dr Cem Oyvat
Associate Professor
Dr Mamad Pourhosseini
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Jeff Powell
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Thomas Rabensteiner
Lecturer in Economics
Dr Navjot Sangwan
Lecturer in Economics
Dr Edna Solomon
Senior Lecturer in International Business Economics, Programme Leader, BSc Hons Economics & Economics with Banking
Dr Luca Tasciotti
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Professor Mehmet Ugur
Professor of Economics and Institutions
Yuliya Yurchenko
Senior Lecturer in Political Economy
Further information
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Why Greenwich?
Our historic campuses in London and Kent offer first-class facilities, inspiring teaching and a friendly, diverse community.
Our faculties
We help students achieve academic excellence in a diverse range of disciplines and fields – through our excellent faculties.