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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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    Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Customer Service

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics (A-Level)

    Abbey College Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Foundation programme

    NCFE Pre-Uniformed Services Level 1 Army Preparation (16-18)

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Oral Health and Dental Services (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSc Political Economy of Development

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

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  8. Master

    Public Economics, MSc, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD/MRes

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Foundation programme

    Providers of Offender Services - FdA (Foundation Degree) part-time (Undergraduate)

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics - BSc (Econ) (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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    Economics (Dual Honours)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Health Services Research and Policy

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

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  15. Research

    Health Services Research, MSc, 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Italian, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1R3

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Associate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Diploma Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    The Politics and Economics of Eastern Europe MRes (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BA Politics and Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Food Economics and Marketing MSc (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Young People Services FdA (part time)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Portuguese, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1R5

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, 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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