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Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

  • 11,696 programmes
  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics (M.A. (Econ))

    Open University of Tanzania (OUT) 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  2. Bachelor

    Mathematics with Finance and Economics BSc (Hons) / MMath

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc in International Shipping and Trade

    Copenhagen Business School 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark

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  6. Bachelor

    Financial Services and Planning, BBA

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  7. Master

    Economics & Sociology (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Major

    Foreign Language & International Trade (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  9. Master

    Master of Community Economic Development (MCED).

    Open University of Tanzania (OUT) 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (B.Sc. BE)

    Ardhi University 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  11. Bachelor

    B.Com majoring in Economics

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  12. Other programmes

    Diesel Plant Fitting Trade Test Preparation (Class 4-1) (Skills Course)

    Bulawayo Polytechnic 🇿🇼 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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  13. Scholarship

    Don McNair Scholarship in Plant Taxonomy - Donor: Dr Donald Livingstone McNair (Honours Scholarship)

    The University of Newcastle 🇦🇺 Callaghan, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Australia

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  15. Bachelor

    B.A. (Economics and Statistics)

    University of Dar Es Salaam 🇹🇿 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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  16. Diploma

    Higher Diploma in Tax Law

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  17. Bachelor

    B.Ed (Home Economics)

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc Honours Degree in Economics

    University of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Harare, Zimbabwe

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics

    Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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  20. Master

    Development Economics (Masters)

    Ethiopian Civil Service University 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  21. Other programmes

    External Degree Programmes and Extension Services Unit

    Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Belihuloya, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts Economics (BA Econ)

    Cavendish University Zambia 🇿🇲 Lusaka, Zambia

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 universities and colleges in 163 countries – including 2,554 Bachelor, 2,391 Master and 664 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (3,521), United Kingdom (1,310) and China (629). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 11,696 Economics programmes at 2,957 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Chuo University and Australian National University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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