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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 3

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  2. Diploma

    Public Services - L3 BTEC Extended Diploma

    Riverside College 🇬🇧 Cheshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Sport, Travel, Tourism and Public Services

    Carlisle College 🇬🇧 Carlisle, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Italian A

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics and Politics - BA (LL12)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Economics, MPhil, 2 years full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    PG Dip/MSc International Political Economy (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Politics and Economics with Professional Development BSc (Undergraduate) (Bachelor)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  10. Undergraduate

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) (Undergraduate)

    St Hildas College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics - BA (L100)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Geography with Economics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Mathematics with Economics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Public Services

    Aylesbury College 🇬🇧 Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Local and Regional Economic Development MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc Financial Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  19. Certificate

    Diploma Level 1 in Professional Cookery and Certificate in Professional Food and Beverage Service City and Guilds (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Moray College 🇬🇧 Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Economics (MSc) (Master)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics BA (Hons) degree, 3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich, Code:L100

    Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  22. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economics - entry in September 2015

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, 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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