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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. Certificate

    HNC Electrical Building Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc Building Services Engineering

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Econometrics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Development Economics and Emerging Markets, MSc, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    M1UW MSc International Political Economy

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

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  7. Master

    Ecological Economics (MSc, PgDip, Postgraduate Taught Degree)

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

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  8. Diploma

    BTEC Level 1 in Vocational Studies with ESOL (Public Services) Course Code: 3418

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  9. Diploma

    Economics (Diploma of Higher Education)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Applied Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Industrial Economics

    Nottingham University Business School 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BA Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics

    Open University Worldwide 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics with Italian BSc (major-minor combined)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Nail Service

    Blackpool and the Fylde College 🇬🇧 Blackpool, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Economics / Politics

    Manchester Metropolitan University Business School 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (Study Abroad) : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  19. Diploma

    BTEC Level 2 in Vehicle Services and Technology (Course Code: 2132)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  20. Diploma

    NVQ Level 2 in Service and Maintenance Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Apprenticeship)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Economics PreMasters Diploma

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MA Economics for Transition

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, 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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