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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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  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Postgraduate

    Economic & Financial Sector Policies (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Economics, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Electrical Engineering Technician - Power Generation (Skilled Trades)

    Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

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  4. Bachelor

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

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Hospitality Services SVQ2 (Vocational)

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

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  7. Other programmes

    Istoria integrarii economice (short course)

    University of Craiova 🇷🇴 Craiova, Drobeta Turnul Severin, Romania

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  8. Master

    Master of Arts (M.A.);Economics (Non-Thesis) — Social Statistics (45 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  9. Other programmes

    Network Support Services (C.T.E./V.C.C.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Philosophy and Economics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

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

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  12. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Concentration in the Economics BA, BS|Philosophy BA | Government and International Politics, BA

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Political Economy (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ3 (NQ/SVQ)

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

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  16. Bachelor

    Transport Economics - BCom degree (3Years)

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  17. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    BA in Economics and Politics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Construction Trades: Concrete Form Builder

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Economics (Diploma)

    University of the South Pacific Centre (USP) 🇹🇴 Suva, Tonga

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  22. Other programmes

    Economics and Politics

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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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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