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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

    Economics and Finance MRes (Masters)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics and Geography, BSc (Econ), 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Foundation programme

    Political Economy (Birmingham Foundation Academy)

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Statistics, Economics and Finance, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Web Applications and Services - MSc

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Politics with Economics | L2LC

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    Economic Policy (Postgraduate Diploma)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics and Geography : BA Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics with Professional Development BSc (Undergraduate) (Bachelor)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Financial Economics MSc

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  13. Associate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    The Modern British Economy (Certificate)

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

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  16. Bachelor

    BSc, Economics (L100)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Economics and Econometrics MSc

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Economics MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Land Economy (Rural Surveying, RICS accredited) (taught / Master)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSc Economics and Finance

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, 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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