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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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    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Akron 🇺🇸 Akron, Ohio, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  4. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics with a concentration in Development, Bachelor Honors

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor (Dual Degree)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  8. Major

    Economics-Financial Economics (Major)

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

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  9. Bachelor

    FIF, Philosophical Faculty, French oriented on applied economics, Philology (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  10. Postgraduate

    Financial Economics (Postgraduate specialisation)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  11. Specialisation

    Financial economics (Speciality)

    Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  12. Master

    Financial Economics MSc (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Financial Services Representative (Occupational Endorsement)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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    Human Services (Online Program)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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    Income Taxation

    Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 🇺🇸 Raleigh, Buies Creek, United States

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  17. Major

    International Political Economy (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  18. Research

    International Politics - International Political Economy Pathway (Research Route) MA (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Kooperatives Internationales Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Duales Studium)

    University of Wiesbaden 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim Geisenheim, Germany

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  20. Master

    LN43 MSc Finance and Economics

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Managerial Economy

    Sadat Academy for Management Sciences 🇪🇬 Kairo, Egypt

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  22. Master

    Master of Science in Economics (Second Cycle Degree Programme (120 ECTS))

    University of Pisa 🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy

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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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