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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
  • 164 countries
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  1. Certificate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Certificate Level 1

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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    Public Services, HND

    Teesside University 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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    Service Learning

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Technological and Socio-Economic Planning (Bachelor of Sciences)

    Roskilde University 🇩🇰 Roskilde, Denmark

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    The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries Examinations Preparatory Programme - Hong Kong Taxation

    Hong Kong Institute of Continuing Education 🇭🇰 Kowloon, Hong Kong

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  7. Certificate

    Transmission Service, Repair & Overhaul (Certificate)

    Copper Mountain College 🇺🇸 Joshua Tree, California, United States

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    Wirtschaft 1 (W1)

    Fachhochschule Heilbronn, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft 🇩🇪 Heilbronn, Germany

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    Wirtschaftslehre/Recht, LAG

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Human Services - Albury-Wodonga (HBHSVW), Bendigo (HBHSVB), Melbourne (HBHSV)

    La Trobe University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne, Australia

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  11. Bachelor

    Channel Islands, BA, 120, Economics (International Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Course: Economía y Organización Industrial

    University of Oviedo 🇪🇸 Oviedo, Spain

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    Economia internazionale del turismo, Economics, Three-year degree course, L-18, D.M. 270/2004, Assisi

    University of Perugia 🇮🇹 Perugia, Italy

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  15. Other programmes

    Economic Cybernetics, of vocational

    Kherson National Technical University 🇺🇦 Kherson, Ukraine

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    Economics

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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    Economics

    Chabot College 🇺🇸 Hayward, California, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (BA (Hons))

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics (Master of arts)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  22. Master

    Economics (MPhil)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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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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