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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. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

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

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Kentucky, Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Soongsil University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics - Three-year Option, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics and Politics - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics and Psychology, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics General Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics/Water Resources

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  19. Minor

    Environmental & Resource Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  20. Major

    Evolution of Economic Thought (Major)

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Exploratory (Human Services and Social Sciences), Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  22. Major

    History of Economics (Major)

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

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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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