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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

    Applied Environmental Economics (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Building Services Engineering with Sustainable Energy MSc (Masters)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics and Industrial Organization (L116) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    (HAB) HT3122A, Catering - Professional Culinary and Service Certificate, Level 3

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Addressing inequality and difference in educational practice ( Postgraduate module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    Economics (Postgraduate Research Opportunity)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) by distance learning MSc/PGDip (Distance Learning)

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

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  9. Diploma

    Diploma in Economics

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    Cert Ed/PGCE/ProfGCE Lifelong Learning Sector (Pre-Service)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Associate

    AS/A Level Economics (2389)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics: PPE (Certificate of Higher Education)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Centre for Research into Socially Inclusive Services

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  15. Foundation programme

    Building Services Engineering, FdEng Foundation DegreePartTime - 3 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Diploma

    Professional Diploma Children's Services (Education Welfare)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Economics and Finance MSc/PGDip/PGCert (FT/PT)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  18. Scholarship

    UCLan-Orion EdCon Services Excellence Award (India)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Health Economics for Health Care Professionals (by distance learning)

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  20. Research

    L1EC Visiting Research Student Economics

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

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  21. Research

    Economics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Applied Economics - BA (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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