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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Microeconomics and Industrial Organisation (PhD)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    Tourism Services CG NVQ Certificate Level 2 (Visitors Services)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  3. Diploma

    BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Public Services

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service (Qcf)

    Carlisle College 🇬🇧 Carlisle, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    International Trade

    College of Central London, The 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Mathematics with Economics (BSc Joint Honour)

    Aston Business School, Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BA History and Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, VL11

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Diploma

    Clinical and Health Services Pharmacy (PGDip) (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Economic Regulation and Competition MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics: PPE (Undergraduate)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Industrial Economics

    Nottingham Universty Business School 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Building Services Engineering, MScFullTime - 1 Year PartTime - 2-2.5 years.

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Research

    Economics PhD Research Programmes

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Customer Service and Retail (14-16 Programme)

    Aylesbury College 🇬🇧 Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MA in Economics For Transition

    Schumacher College 🇬🇧 Totnes Devon, United Kingdom

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  19. Foundation programme

    Foundation Degree (FdSc) Building Services and Sustainable Engineering

    Tameside College 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

    Customer Service EDEXCEL NVQ Certificate Level 1

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Economic and Financial Development MSc (Masters)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  22. Associate

    Travel Services CG NVQ Diploma Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, 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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