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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. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    California State University, Fullerton 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics, B.S.

    Shepherd University 🇺🇸 Shepherdstown, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  6. Certificate

    Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic (Certificate)

    Belmont College 🇺🇸 St. Clairsville, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Environmental Economics (option)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  8. Other programmes

    FdA Financial Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Financial Economics - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  10. Major

    Human Services (Major) (Community Service)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  11. Major

    Humanism-based Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  12. Postgraduate

    International and Financial Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    International Economic Development MSc (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    International Economy &Trade, 4 yrs, Eco.Bachelor Eco.

    Anhui Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  16. Other programmes

    International Organizations and Economic Policy

    University of Vic 🇪🇸 Vic, Spain

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  17. Undergraduate

    International Trade (Undergraduate)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  18. Bachelor

    Labor Markets, Economics (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Leisure, Youth, and Human Services, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    LLB (Hons) Law and Taxation

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    M.Sc. SME: IT & Services

    HECTOR School of Engineering and Management 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  22. Other programmes

    Maintain and Service Equipment in Hazardous Areas (Short course)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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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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