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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.

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  • 163 countries
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    Macroeconomics

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  2. Undergraduate

    Mathematics - Economics (Undergraduate)

    Agnes Scott College 🇺🇸 Decatur, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Micro & Macroeconomics (Undergraduate)

    Shantou University 🇨🇳 Shantou, China

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  4. Master

    MSc/PG Dip Economics (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  7. Associate

    Social Services Technology (Associate)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Study Abroad in Economics

    W. Fielding Rubel School of Business 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Uniformed Services - L1 BTEC Certificate

    Riverside College 🇬🇧 Cheshire, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Western Economics (Bachelor)

    Shandong University at Weihai 🇨🇳 Weihai,P.R.China, China

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Certificate in Carpentry Pre Trade

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  13. Certificate

    Certificate in Labour and Trade Union Studies, Laurentian

    Canadian Virtual University (Association) 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  15. Certificate

    Disability Policy and Services Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Post-baccalaureate credit certificate)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  16. Master

    Economic estimation of investments (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics

    Christ's College 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    University of Central Oklahoma 🇺🇸 Edmond, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A., minor)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Yunnan Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Yunnan, China

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,956 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 11,695 Economics programmes at 2,956 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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