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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. Foundation programme

    NCFE Pre-Uniformed Services Level 2

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  2. Diploma

    BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Public Services Level 3

    Barking & Dagenham College 🇬🇧 Romford Essex, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Comparative Economics and Policy MA (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    Tourism Services CG NVQ Certificate Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    International Economics and Trade BA (Hons) degree, 3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich, Code:LN11

    Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Public Service Interpreting (Masters)

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons), Full-time

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    Integrated Children's Services PGCert (part time)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Linguistics with specialisation in Syntax MRes, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc, Economics and Finance (LN13)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  13. Diploma

    Law - Economics for Competition Law (Diploma)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Postgraduate

    Modelling for Health Economics (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    The Political Economy of Globalisation (Fast Track) (Certificate)

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

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  17. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Finance

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics and Economics

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Coventry University Business School, Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Mathematics with Economics (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    MSc Building Services Engineering (Distance Learning)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BA Philosophy and Political Economy

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, 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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