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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. Certificate

    Social Services (previously HNC Social Care) HNC (Highers)

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

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    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Highers)

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

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  3. Other programmes

    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ3 (Highers)

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

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  4. Master

    Wirtschafts- und Organisationswissenschaften (M.Sc.)

    Universität der Bundeswehr München 🇩🇪 Neubiberg, Germany

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  6. Minor

    Wirtschaftsrecht (nur Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  7. Major

    World Economy (Major)

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

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  8. Bachelor

    BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BS - Psychology & Social Services

    Central Baptist College 🇺🇸 Conway, United States

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  10. Foundation programme

    Building Services and Sustainability - Bedford College (Foundation degree)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Course: Economía española

    University of Alicante 🇪🇸 Alicante, Spain

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    Course: Introducción a la Economía

    University of Alicante 🇪🇸 Alicante, Spain

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    Economics

    Christian Brothers University 🇺🇸 Memphis, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Economics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Economics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics (B&E) - International, Emphasis

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Economics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Economics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wiscosin-Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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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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