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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
  • 163 countries
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  1. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Highland Theological College 🇬🇧 Dingwall, Ross Shire, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Principles of Economics

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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  3. Other programmes

    Principles of Economics

    Jubail Industrial College, Department of Management and Information Technology 🇸🇦 Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

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  4. Other programmes

    Public Service Requirement

    Gonzaga University - School of Law 🇺🇸 Spokane, WA, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Economics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    San Marcos, BA, 120, Human Development (Health Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Economics

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics with Economics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Chico, BA, 120, Economics (Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Master

    Economic Policy (Masters Course)

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

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    Economics

    Northwest University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi`an, China

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  13. Foundation programme

    Economics (Foundation Year)

    Manchester Metropolitan University Business School 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics (Magistracy)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  16. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics and Labour Relations

    Dagestan State University 🇷🇺 Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, Russia

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics and Mathematics

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  20. Master

    Economics, Accelerated MA/Economics, BA or BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Electrical Trades Certificate (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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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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