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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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    Bespoke Services (Study Abroad)

    Arts University Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  2. Diploma

    Diploma for Graduates in Economics

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    International Economics (Bachelor)

    Schiller International University, London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Scholarship

    IT Education Unit (dustry News and events Innovation network First step awards - funding to work with us Ways to work with us Technology Facilities and services Looking for expertise? Company formation and incubation Success stories Continuing professional development Cours)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MSc Economics

    Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    London Business School 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BA Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L106

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Land Economy (Undergraduate)

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    ACCA Professional Examinations - F6 Taxation

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Citizenship, Self Determination and Support Services (stand alone module) (Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD, 3 years full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Financial economics (Doctoral programme)

    Saïd Business School 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Land Economy, MPhil, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Petroleum Taxation & Finance (LLM PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) (MSc)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    History/Economics, BA, 3 years, Major/Minor

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Services and Retail Marketing (MSc)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma Economics, 1 Year, Full-time, Economics

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Nail Services, Diploma, Level 2 (Part-time course)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    LLM International Trade

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, 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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