study·economics
Part of the University Directory · 65,000+ universities & colleges

Study Economics

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
Advertisement

11,696 programmes

Sort: Popular A–Z

  1. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  2. Other programmes

    Professional Services

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  3. Other programmes

    Service Improvement in Rehabilitation (Short course)

    University of Cumbria 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  4. Other programmes

    Service Learning ( Upper School)

    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

    Programme page University profile
  5. Advertisement
  6. Master

    Services and Retail Marketing, Birkbeck, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  7. Other programmes

    Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ3 (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney College 🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  8. Other programmes

    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ3 (Vocational)

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

    Programme page University profile
  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and Social Services) Psychological Counselling

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

    Programme page University profile
  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics/Systems

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

    Programme page University profile
  11. Other programmes

    Construction Trades: General Construction Worker

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

    Programme page University profile
  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) in Economics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

    Programme page University profile
  13. Postgraduate

    Econometrics, Economics AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

    Programme page University profile
  14. Advertisement
  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    Los Angeles Pierce College 🇺🇸 Woodland Hills, CA, United States

    Programme page University profile
  16. Postgraduate

    Economics (Taught Programme) (Postgraduate)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

    Programme page University profile
  18. Major

    Economics* (Major)

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

    Programme page University profile
  19. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

    Programme page University profile
  20. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

    Programme page University profile
  21. Master

    Economics,Stony Brook University, M.A.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

    Programme page University profile
  22. Other programmes

    Economics-Mathematics (Columbia College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

    Programme page University profile

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.

Study Economics by country

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

Advertisement