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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. Master

    Rural Economy (MPhil)

    School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development | Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BSc Economics

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics of Education (MSc), Institute of Education, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    MSc Development Economics

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

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  6. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate Practice Learning Qualification (Social Services): A course for those wishing to be involved in the assessment of social work student practice learning opportunities.

    Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  7. Certificate

    Tourism Services CG NVQ Certificate Level 2 (Tour Guiding)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BA Economics with French (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1RC

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Research

    Land Economy & Environment (Research)

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) 🇬🇧 Barony Campus, Dumfries, United Kingdom

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  10. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Economics (Undergraduate)

    Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Italian (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1RH

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics

    Abbey College Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics: PPE (Bachelor)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BA Financial Economics (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, L118

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  16. Research

    Economics (Research)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics and Statistics, BSc (Econ), 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Economics | DPhil, MPhil

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Customer Service

    Blackpool and the Fylde College 🇬🇧 Blackpool, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) MSc/GDip (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Public Services

    Brooklands College 🇬🇧 Weybridge, Surrey, Ashford, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Public and Uniformed Services

    Craven College 🇬🇧 Skipton, 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.

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