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Reasons to choose Edinburgh for your degree in economics.

Economics has been studied at Edinburgh University for two hundred years, encouraging students to develop their interest in domestic and international economy.

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Numerous quality processes support our goal of excellence in teaching, learning and research.

The School of Economics works with private and public sector organisations to help them find solutions to any challenges they face by producing bespoke, in-depth research.

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The Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE) was the outcome of a substantial investment in Economics Research in Scotland by the Scottish Funding Council and ten participating universities.

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