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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

    MSc Financial Services, Risk and Operations

    GCI London | Glasgow Caledonian University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc/PG Dip Economics and Econometrics (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  3. Diploma

    Web Applications and Services - Postgraduate Diploma

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Linguistics with specialisation in Syntax MRes (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    V3UC MSc Political Economy of Late Development

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

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc Financial Economics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Economics, L194

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    School of Pharmacy, University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, MPhil; PhD

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Politics with Economics | L2L1

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    Economics Research Areas

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    MSc/PG Dip Finance and Economics (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Economics and International Development | LLC9

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BSc, Economics and Mathematics (LG11)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Open University, Institute of Educational Technology 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Economics MSc (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc/PG Dip Economics (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  19. Certificate

    Uniformed Services - L1 BTEC Certificate

    Riverside College 🇬🇧 Cheshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Economics

    Christ's College 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Building Services Engineering, BScFullTime - 3 years PartTime - 5 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, 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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