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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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  • 2,957 institutions
  • 164 countries
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  1. Master

    MSc Political Economy, 1 Year, Full-time, Government

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Plumbing and Services (Operations stream) (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Integration and Economic Union in the European Union (PhD)

    University of Pais Vasco 🇪🇸 Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Spain

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  4. Minor

    Public Service (Minor)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Public Service Commissioning MSc/PGDip/GDip/PGCert/GCert (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling (Credential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Social Services (Class L-39)

    University of Messina 🇮🇹 Messina, Italy

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  9. Bachelor

    Sociology—Economy and Society BA

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  10. Master

    Statistics (M.S. Degree of Economics)

    Northwest Polytechnical University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi’an, China

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  11. Other programmes

    Student Support Services Program

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Veteran Services

    Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 🇺🇸 Brookville, Brookville, Brooklyn, United States

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  13. Master

    Western Economics (Masters)

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (B.A.) (2-Fächer)

    Georg-August-University of Goettingen 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  16. Bachelor

    BBA/MTax Joint Degree

    Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business 🇺🇸 Waco, Texas, United States

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  17. Master

    Behavioural Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Foundation programme

    Cert, Foundation Programme (English with Economics, Finance and Mathematics) (Direct entry) NEW PROGRAMME

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Children's and Young People's Services FdA (Undergraduate)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

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

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  21. Other programmes

    Course: Microeconomía I

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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  22. Certificate

    Customer Service Representative (Certificate)

    Chippewa Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 universities and colleges in 164 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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