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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. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Merton College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Leadership for Health Services Improvement MSc/PGDip (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Network Applications and Services - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Economics with Finance (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics with Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Customer Services

    Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College 🇬🇧 Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Postgraduate Research Degrees in Economics

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Uniformed Public Services (FE)

    University of Cumbria 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Diploma

    BTEC Level 3 in Vehicle Services and Technology (Course Code: 2712)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Economics MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Economy, State and Society: Politics and Security MA (International) (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    Public Service Commissioning MSc/PGDip/GDip/PGCert/GCert (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  16. Associate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Diploma Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Uniformed Services - FdA

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc Economics

    School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Certificate

    Cleaning and Support Services Skills CG Certificate Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Economics (MRes)

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics - BA(Hons)

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Economics | DPhil, MPhil

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, 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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