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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

    Energy and Environmental Technology and Economics MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics

    Finance, University of Reading 🇬🇧 Reading, United Kingdom

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  3. Research

    Health Services Research unit

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Managerial Economics (Certificate)

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

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  6. Research

    Economics and Health Economics (School of Health and Related Research)

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

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  7. Teacher training

    FdSc Public Services with Outdoor Education (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    Integrated Children's Services PGCert

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Building Services Engineering | BEng (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Economics & Statistics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Economics (Master of Philosophy (MPhil))

    University of Stirling | Stirling Management School 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Health Economics (taught / Master)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Professional Education and Training in Human Services Postgraduate Diploma/MA

    Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University 🇬🇧 Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Climate Change Economics & Policy (MSc)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Integrated Children's Services PGCert (Taught Postgraduate)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc in Financial Economics

    University of Oxford, Said Business School, Oxford University Centre for Business Taxation 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc (Econ) Economics

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

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics BSc Honours (GL11)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD/MRes (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Health Services Research stream

    London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine 🇬🇧 Bloomsbury, London , UK, 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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