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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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    Personal Development - Special Services

    Cuyamaca College 🇺🇸 El Cajon, California, United States

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  2. Diploma

    Professional Diploma in Economics

    The Institute of Management Specialists (IMS) 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Public Economics (Masters Course)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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    Pupil Personnel Services Credential

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Social and Human Services

    Edmonds Community College 🇺🇸 Lynnwood, WA, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Tax Preparer Certificate of Completion

    Olympic College 🇺🇸 Bremerton, WA, United States

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    The Rural Economy and Society (Short course)

    University of Cumbria 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Economics Full Time All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BA Economics and History

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Economics with Law

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Community Health and Human Services (Undergraduate)

    St. Marianna University School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  13. Master

    Development Economics MSc (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    Economic theory

    habarovsk Institute INFOCOMMUNICATION (branch) | Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Informatics 🇷🇺 Khabarovsk, Russia

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  16. Master

    Economics & Law (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    National Research Technological University "MISA" 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (ECNS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Economy

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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    Economy links

    habarovsk Institute INFOCOMMUNICATION (branch) | Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Informatics 🇷🇺 Khabarovsk, Russia

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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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