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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

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics, PhD, 3 years full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics AS/A2

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

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  3. Diploma

    Professional Diploma in International Trade

    Cavendish College 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Diploma

    BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services Level 3 (prev. BTEC National Diploma in Public Services

    Barking & Dagenham College 🇬🇧 Romford Essex, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research, MPhil; PhD; MD

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  7. Diploma

    Public Services Subsidiary BTEC Diploma

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

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  8. Master

    FdSc Uniformed Public Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelors)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    Health Services Research:

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  11. Associate

    Professional Food and Beverage Service CG Diploma Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Shared Services, Postgraduate Certificate

    Canterbury Christ Church University 🇬🇧 Kent , Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  13. Foundation programme

    Public Services with Outdoor Education University of Plymouth Foundation Degree

    Bridgwater College 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Economics | L101

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Politics and Economics BA Honours (LL21)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Study Abroad: Politics and Economics

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Local & Regional Economic Development (MSc)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Mathematics for Economics

    Finance, University of Reading 🇬🇧 Reading, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Taxation

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Economics (MPhil)

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

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  22. Master

    Public Service Commissioning MSc/PGDip/GDip/PGCert/GCert (taught Masters)

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

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