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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, Econometrics and Finance, BA/BSc, 3 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Environment & Natural Resource Economics, M.S.

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    German and Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus 🇺🇸 Soldotna, Alaska, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Human Services Law

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  7. Minor

    Human Services Minor (Non-Degree)

    Harding University 🇺🇸 Searcy, Arkansas, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Human Services, AAS

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Industrial Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  10. Master

    Inheritance Tax Law (Masters Course)

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

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  11. Other programmes

    Integrated Children's Services FdA

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  12. Major

    International Economics and Trade (Major)

    Wuhan University of Science and Engineering 🇨🇳 Wuhan, Hubei, China

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  13. Master

    International Politics - International Political Economy Pathway (Standard Route) MA (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    International Trade

    University of Palermo 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  16. Master

    MA in Global Political Economy (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Managerial Economics

    Loyola Institute of Business Adminstration 🇮🇳 Chennai, India

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  18. Major

    Modern Language & International Economics (Undergraduate Major at Xavier University USA)

    Xavier University 🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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  19. Master

    Public Service (Masters)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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  20. Certificate

    Restaurant Service Essentials (Certificate)

    Lakeshore Technical College 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Social Services (previously HNC Social Care) HNC (HNs)

    University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Social Services Mental Health (Professional/Technical Programs)

    Pierce College District, Puyallup 🇺🇸 Puyallup, WA, 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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