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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

    BA (Hons) Economics / Politics Full Time or Part Time All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Government, L0V0

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Corporate and Tax Law (Master)

    University of Iceland 🇮🇸 Reykjavík, Iceland

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  4. Major

    Counseling & Human Services (Major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Economics and Finance

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance | BA (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Economics and International Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services

    Pierce College District, Puyallup 🇺🇸 Puyallup, WA, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Environmental & Regional Economics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  17. Other programmes

    Environmental Economics

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  18. Major

    Environmental Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  19. Other programmes

    FdSc Public Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Finance and Economics : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  21. Major

    Financial Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  22. Bachelor

    History/Economics (Equal), BA, 3 years, Equal

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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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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