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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

    BA Economics with French, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L1R1

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Health Economics Research Unit (Research )

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    MSc Political Economy, 1 Year, Full-time, Government

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Public Service Commissioning MSc/PGDip/GDip/PGCert/GCert (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Behavioural Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  7. 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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  8. Undergraduate

    Children's and Young People's Services FdA (Undergraduate)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  9. Certificate

    Customer Service Skills Unit Award Certificate (Other Qualification)

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

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  10. Other programmes

    FdSc Public Services with Adventurous Activity Leadership (Taught at partner college) (planned new course"> *

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Financial Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  12. Diploma

    L3 Subsidary Diploma in Public Services (Qcf)

    Carlisle College 🇬🇧 Carlisle, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics with Finance - BSc (L1N3)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

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

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis, 1 Year, Full-time, Economics

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  19. Diploma

    NVQ 3 Customer Service - Work Based

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  20. Scholarship

    Service Improvement ILM Award Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BA in Economics and International Development (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics BSc

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, 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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