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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

    International Relations with Economics BA

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

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Professional Doctorate in Health Related Services

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Postgraduate

    Applied Economics (Postgraduate)

    Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BA Financial Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  6. Diploma

    Clinical and Health Services Pharmacy (PGDip) (Course with postgraduate diploma for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSc in Financial Economics

    Saïd Business School 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc Financial Economics (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, L117

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BSc International Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L162

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Foundation programme

    Cert Foundation Programme (English with Economics, Finance and Mathematics) (Direct entry) NEW PROGRAMME

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics AS/A2 Level

    Abingdon and Witney College 🇬🇧 Abingdon, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Post-Compulsory PGCE: Pre-service (PGCE Post-compulsory course)

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

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  13. Other programmes

    AS /A2 Level Economics

    Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College (HWLC) 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    Public Health and Health Services Research, MSc; PGDip; PGCert

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BA International Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L163

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Economics (Research)

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

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics with Foundation, BA

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Global Political Economy MA

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Diploma

    Public Services BTEC Extended Diploma EDEXCEL

    Bexhill College 🇬🇧 Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Public Services BTEC First Diploma

    Bexhill College 🇬🇧 Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  22. Diploma

    Customer Service NVQ Levels 2 and 3

    Colchester Institute 🇬🇧 Essex, 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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