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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

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    HNC/D Legal Services (International Programme, Charles Oakley)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  3. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma Economics with English for Academic Purposes, 1 Year, Full-time, International Academy

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Professional Doctorate Leadership in Children's and Young People's Services (Master)

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

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  6. Foundation programme

    Public Services - Foundation Degree (FdA)

    Runshaw College 🇬🇧 Leyland, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc International Economics (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, L161

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Scholarship

    Economics (University of Kent Postgraduate Scholarship)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  9. Research

    Public Health (Health Services Research) - MPH

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc Economics (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, L103

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MRes Global Political Economy: transformations and policy analysis

    Department of Social and Policy Sciences, University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Applied Economics

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    Award/Certificate in Customer Service

    Cambridge Management College 🇬🇧 Oakington Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  15. Diploma

    Customer Service NVQ Level 4

    Colchester Institute 🇬🇧 Essex, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    L2EU MSc European Political Economy

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Portuguese (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1RM

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Economics & Politics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Macroeconomics (PhD)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

    Law and Economics MSc PGDip PGCert (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Services Leadership (CCNQ Level-7)

    Alperton College 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Public Services (Uniformed)

    Abingdon and Witney College 🇬🇧 Abingdon, 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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