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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

    BA Economics with German (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1RF

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Diploma

    BTEC First Diploma in Public Services Level 2

    Barking & Dagenham College 🇬🇧 Romford Essex, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Children, Young People and their Services (FdA)

    Runshaw College 🇬🇧 Leyland, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Environmental Economics (Taught Postgraduate Course)

    University of Stirling | Stirling Management School 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Finance and Economics (Research), MA

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Mathematics and economics (Bachelor)

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

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  8. Diploma

    L1 Diploma in Public Services (Qcf)

    Carlisle College 🇬🇧 Carlisle, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Political Economy BA (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Government, L0VA

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc Economics

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

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  12. Master

    L4UJ MSc International Health Policy (Health Economics)

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

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  13. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Spanish (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1RK

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    Economics PhD Research Programmes (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    European Politics, Society and Economics BSc

    University of Birmingham, School Of Government And Society, International Development Department 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Economics Research Areas (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Economics | L100

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    International Pharmacoeconomics and Health Economics (MSc) (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L107

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Associate

    Customer Service EDEXCEL NVQ Diploma Level 4

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Planning and Economics BSc, Undergraduate, Joint honours combined, 3 years

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, 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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