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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. Diploma

    Electrotechnical Services CG NVQ 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney College 🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom

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  3. Diploma

    Public Services, Extended Diploma, WBQ, Level 3

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Development Economics MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics with German BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics/Finance, Birkbeck, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Nail Services

    Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College 🇬🇧 Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Political Economy of Communications (MPhil)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Providers of Offender Services FdA (part-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Economics (taught / Master)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Economics of Development (MSc) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

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

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    NVQ 2 Certificate in Customer Service (IMIAL)

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  19. Postgraduate

    Global Economy (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    International Finance and Economics - BA (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Mathematics and Economics BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Philosophy & Economics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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