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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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    Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte, B. A. (EF)

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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  3. Major

    Economics (St Andrews Joint Degree) (Major)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - River Falls 🇺🇸 River Falls, United States

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    Economics and Another Subject (Joint Hons)

    PRIFYSGOL BANGOR UNIVERSITY, Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics and Philosophy BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Engaging with Service Improvement - Level 7 (LBR) (Professional course)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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  12. Master

    Financial Economics - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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    Human Services Law

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  16. Bachelor

    Industrial Economics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    International Economics and Economics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    International Economics and Finance (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Specialisation

    International Economy &Trade (Undergraduate Speciality)

    Anhui Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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    International Economy and Trade

    Tianjin Normal University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  21. Master

    Named Option in Economics: M.S.

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

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    Philosophy, Politics & Economics: Political Research, MA, 1 year full-time

    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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