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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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  1. Undergraduate

    Economics, Politics and International Relations - entry in September 2016, January 2017 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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    Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation (Skilled Trades)

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

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    Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation and Trades (Skilled Trades)

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

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    Emergency Medical Services

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  6. Certificate

    EU Law in the Global Economy - LLM/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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    Funeral Services (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Gestion des services de santé et des sercices sociaux

    University of Montréal (UdeM) 🇨🇦 Montréal (Québec), Canada

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  9. Bachelor

    Inequality and Social Change, Concentration in the Sociology BA

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    International Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  11. Master

    International Trade,Buffalo, University at, M.A.

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

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    Ironworker (Skilled Trades)

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

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    Lehramtsstudium Geographie und Wirtschaftskunde

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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    Magistère d'Économie (deuxième année)

    University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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    Metal Fabrication Technician (Skilled Trades)

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

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  17. Major

    Modern Economics (Major)

    Lingnan College, Sun Yat Sen University 🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China

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  18. Postgraduate

    Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Political Economy of the Middle East, King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Principles of Service Improvement - Level 7 (LBR) (Professional course)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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    Service Learning

    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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    Small Engine Mechanic (Skilled Trades)

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