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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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    Economic Analysis

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    Economics & Business Management

    Reach Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 1AH, United Kingdom

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    Economics (B.A.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Economics (Non-Degree Program)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Economics and Mathematics (Barnard College, pdf)

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

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    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Economics PhD/MRes

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Economics, Financial - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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    Economics, MRes (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Economics, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Economics,Buffalo, University at, M.S.

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

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    Economics,Stony Brook University, Masters, M.Phil.

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

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    European Economics (German) - BSc (Hons) (Part time)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, 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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