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Study Economics in the United Kingdom

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. Bachelor

    Mathematics with Finance and Economics BSc (Hons) / MMath

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Economics & Sociology (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Adult Services, Support and Protection (Graduate Certificate: SCQF Level 10) (Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) | GL12 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Investment Promotion And Economic Development (Iped) - MSc - Flexible/Distance Learning

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Health Economics and Decision Modelling (School of Health and Related Research)

    University of Sheffield | Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  9. Diploma

    (ConCSkills) BS4166B, Woodtrades - Site Carpentry Diploma, Level 3 (Day release)

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  10. Foundation programme

    Funeral Services (foundation degree)

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Diploma

    (CSkills) BS4167B, Woodtrades - Bench Joinery Diploma, Level 3 (Day release)

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Arabic & Economics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  13. Diploma

    Diploma in Public Service Interpreting - DPSI (IOL Level-6) (Interpreting and Translation Courses, Professional Program)

    Alperton College 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  15. Diploma

    (CSkills) BS4164B1, Woodtrades - Site Carpentry Diploma, Level 2 (Day release)

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BA Economics and...

    School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Foundation programme

    (CACHE) SR3161A1, Public and Community Services, Foundation Degree - FdA

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Financial Services - BA (Hons) - Part-time Distance-Learning

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Public Service Interpreting Diploma (DPSI) (Master)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Building Services Engineering - distance learning, MSc ⁄ PgDipDistance/flexible learning - 2 to 4 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Scholarship

    UCLan - Nigeria Bar Association Excellence Award with B&S Education Services (Nigeria)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  22. Scholarship

    Economics (Departmental Scholarship)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Study Economics in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 188 universities and colleges offer 1,310 Economics programmes: 379 Bachelor, 314 Master and 36 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Colchester. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Essex and Cornwall College.

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 1,310 Economics programmes at 188 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Manchester.

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 in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Essex, Cornwall College, University of Birmingham and University of Manchester.

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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