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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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    Economics (Taught Programme)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Economics and Politics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics, Politics and International Relations - entry in September 2015, January 2016 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Economics/Finance, Birkbeck, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Education & Human Services (Scholarships By College)

    Ferris State University, Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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    Essential Caring Skills and SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Vocational)

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

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    Food Service SVQ2 (Vocational)

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

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    Hospitality Services SVQ2 (Vocational)

    North Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom

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    Instrumentation Technician (Skilled Trades)

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

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    Introduction to financial services (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Law & Economics (LLB)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    LIS 510 LE: Adult Public Services

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    LIS 530 BLE: Health Sciences Information Services and Resources

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    LIS 578 LE: Technical Services Functions

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Vocational)

    North Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Экономика (Bachelor)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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    Economics (combined honours programme)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Economics and Finance, University of London International Programmes, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Economics of Palestine

    An-Najah National University Nablus, Amman, Palestine

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics, Statistics and Mathematics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, 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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