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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

    Economics, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  2. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 1 (Military Academy)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    International Macroeconomics

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    MSc International Economic Policy & Analysis (Full-time course)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics, MPhil, 2 years full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Spatial Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BA in Economics and International Development

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  9. Foundation programme

    Cert Foundation Programme (English with, Economics, Finance and Mathematics) (Direct entry) NEW PROGRAMME

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Financial Economics MSc (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    International Politics - International Political Economy Pathway (Research Route) MA (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    LN43 MSc Finance and Economics

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Undergraduate

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics (LV00) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Public Service (Top-Up), BA (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BA International Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L115

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics with Japanese BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Experimental and Behavioural Economics

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

    Financial Services – Certificate & Diploma (Professional course)

    The Institute of Commercial Management - ICM UK 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Diploma

    Public Services - L2 BTEC Diploma

    Riverside College 🇬🇧 Cheshire, 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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