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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

    Uniformed public services

    Oxford and Cherwell Valley College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (BA Hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics BSc Honours (L100)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Electrical Installation)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Economics and International Development | LL19

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Development Economics

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Health Services Research Methods: Develop the ability to understand and evaluate health services research.

    Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Land Economy

    Christ's College 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  10. Associate

    Travel Services CG NVQ Diploma Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  11. Postgraduate

    Building Services Engineering (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Economics - MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

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

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  13. Postgraduate

    Dip (Grad) in Economics (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics (Study abroad)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSc Economics and Finance

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

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  17. Diploma

    NVQ 3 Diploma in Customer Service (IMIAL)

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Economics and International Financial Economics (MSc) (Master)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Leadership in Education and Public Services, MA

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Economics and Industrial Organisation (MSc) (Master)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  21. Certificate

    Quantitative Economic Methods (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BA(Hons) Uniformed Public Services (Top up)

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, 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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