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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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    Economics

    Pepperdine University 🇺🇸 Malibu, United States

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    Economics

    Pepperdine University 🇺🇸 Malibu, United States

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  3. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  4. Undergraduate

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Economics and Mathematics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Undergraduate

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics BA/BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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    Economics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Health Economics (Taught Programme)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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    International Development and Applied Economics

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Economics

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

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    Economics

    Ryerson University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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    Economics (3 Years) [BAEcon] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Economics (3 Years) [BEconSc] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of South Florida St. Petersburg 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (Bachelor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics, University College London, 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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