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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, BA(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Finance and Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Geography and Economics Joint Honours BSc, Undergraduate, Joint honours combined, 3 years, 4 years

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    International Trade Certificate & Diploma (Professional course)

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

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  6. Master

    Public Economics, MSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Building Services Engineering | MSc (Postgraduate)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Economics for Development | MSc

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics with Politics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Financial Economics | MSc

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Health Economics MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Diploma

    L2 Diploma in Public Services (Qcf)

    Carlisle College 🇬🇧 Carlisle, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MSc Financial Economics and Econometrics, 1 Year, Full-time, Economics

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  15. Diploma

    NVQ 2 Customer Service - Work Based

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) International Relations with Economics

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    FdSc Building Services Engineering

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Integrated Children's Services FdA (part time)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  19. Associate

    Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services CG Diploma Level 5 (England)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (3 Years) [BA] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Public Services

    Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College 🇬🇧 Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

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  22. Certificate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Certificate Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, 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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