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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

    Master of Public Health (Health Services Research) (School of Health and Related Research)

    University of Sheffield | Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    Public Service Commissioning MSc/PGDip/GDip/PGCert/GCert (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Applied Economics and Financial Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Economics and Politics | LL12

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    EU Law in the Global Economy - LLM/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BA Financial Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L195

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Health Services & Public Health Research (taught / Master)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    History and Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  10. Master

    Law - Economics for Competition Law, MA, PG Dip, Distance Learning

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Customer Service EDEXCEL NVQ Certificate Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Preparation for Uniformed and Emergency Services NQ (Highers)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, United Kingdom

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  15. Diploma

    Cookery - Introduction to Professional Cookery/Food & Beverage Service >Diploma, Level 1

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BA Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L100

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

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

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  18. Master

    Educational Planning, Economics and International Development MA (Taught programme)

    Institute of Education, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Economics & Mathematics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

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

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc Economics and Finance (LN13)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics - BSc (Hons)

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, 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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