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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. Bachelor

    Building Services and Sustainable Engineering, BEng(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Economics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  3. Diploma

    Economics (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Econ) (with Professional Experience) L102 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Economics MSc

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    History and Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc in Advanced Methods in Taxonomy and Biodiversity

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    MSc International Political Economy (Research) (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  11. Diploma

    BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Public Services

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics and Philosophy - BA (LV15)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Financial Economics MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    Health Economics PhD/MSc by Research (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Diploma

    NVQ Level 3 in Service and Maintenance Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Advanced Apprenticeship)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  17. Associate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    The Economics of International Business and Finance MSc (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Economics with Mathematics LG11 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Economics

    International College Wales Swansea (ICWS), Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, 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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