The School of Economics Welcomes You

Welcome to the home page of the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town.

The School of Economics is one of the largest departments in the University, offering tuition to more than 3000 undergraduate students and approximately 150 postgraduate students. The department consists of over 30 staff members who cover a broad range of disciplines in economics in their teaching and research. In addition, the School has a strong research focus and hosts several active research units.

This site provides access to a range of information regarding study, research and student life in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town.

Departmental News and Highlights

School of Economics Vacancy:Tutor Co-ordinator (22/11/2008)
	We invite applications for this exciting opportunity to co ordinate the tutorial programme within the School of Economics (SOE). This is a one- year part- time (20 hours a week) contract post. The position of Tutor Coordinator is intended to be for students enrolled in a post-graduate programme within the Commerce Faculty. Read More...
Argent Striving for the Top Spot (18/11/2008)
	Jonathan Argent makes it to the top 10 finalists in the Nedbank/Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition. The finalists will be invited in February 2009 to attend the reading of the Budget Speech in Parliament by Minister Trevor Manuel and the winner will be announced at the Budget Speech banquet. Read More...
Distinguished Teacher still gets a Kick out of It (10/11/2008)
	Education Development Unit lecturer Leonard Smith says he “still gets a kick out of teaching” after 25 years in the game and loves to see his students succeed despite the odds. It is this passion for teaching which helped him earn this year’s Distinguished Teacher’s Award. Read More...

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Why is Economics for you? Some Student Comments...

Roscoe Roman "I know that my training and experience at UCT will stand me in good stead". [more]

Simon Halliday "I endorse UCT's Economics Department to any who would pursue a career in policy, development or other such allied pursuits". [more]

Daniel Trappler "After an intensive interview process, competing against local graduates from Oxford, Cambridge and the LSE, I was offered a position in the London branch of JP Morgan as a Junior Analyst". [more]

Margaret Irving "I recently received the fantastic news that I have been granted a 2-year scholarship to read for the MPhil in Economics at Oxford". [more]

Kate Orkin "I was awarded an Rhodes Scholarship and will read for the MPhil in Development Studies at Oxford. I was also awarded a Fulbright Scholarship." [more]

Trevor Chuma Winner of the Old Mutual Nedbank Budget Speech Competition 2007 [more]

Sean Muller "Researching your own ideas and interests can be the most interesting part of an economics degree." [more]

Neryvia Pillay "Studying economics at UCT has enabled me to learn from, and work with, some of the countrys top economists". [more]