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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

    International Relations (International Political Economy) MA/PGDip (taught Masters)

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

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  2. Master

    MSc Economic and Financial Analysis All Saints Campus, Manchester Full Time

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Public Services

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Economics and Experimental Economics MSc

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, West Highland College 🇬🇧 Fort William, United Kingdom

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  7. Undergraduate

    Building Services and Sustainability - Bedford College (Undergraduate)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance (Bachelor)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics and Human Geography (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  10. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 2 (Military Academy)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Law and Taxation LLB (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Philosophy and Economics, BA, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics (combined Honours) (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    International Economics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Economics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MSc Advanced Practice in Service Improvement

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  18. Associate

    Nail Services CG NVQ Diploma Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  19. Diploma

    Public Services, Diploma, Level 2

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    The Economics of Climate Change MSc (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BA Economics with Spanish, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1R4

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Financial Economics MSc

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, 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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