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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

    Financial Economics MSc

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    International Development (International Political Economy and Development) MSc/GDip (taught Masters)

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Mathematical Economics and Statistics BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Applied Environmental Economics, University of London International Programmes, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Economics and Finance

    Manchester Metropolitan University Business School 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Associate

    Nail Services CG NVQ Diploma Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  9. Scholarship

    The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries (Scholarship)

    School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Economics and Politics | LLC2

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Children & Young People: Integrated Services FdA

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Economics MSc (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Foundation programme

    International Relations with Economics (Birmingham Foundation Academy)

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

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  15. Certificate

    Post-Compulsory PGCE: In-service (PGCE Post-compulsory course)

    Institute of Education, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    HT3121A, Catering - Professional Culinary and Service Certificate, Level 2

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  17. Associate

    Customer Service EDEXCEL NVQ Diploma Level 3 (Apprentice)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Political Economy BA

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Customer Service

    Leicester International College 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics with a year abroad, BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  21. Certificate

    Quantitative Economic Methods (Fast Track) (Certificate)

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Integrated Public Services, Full Time & Part Time, BA & Dip HE

    University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, 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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