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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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    Political Economy of Food (Continuing Professional Development (CPD))

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Politics, 3 Years, Full-time, Government, LL12

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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    Children's and Young People's Services FdA (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Economic Policy MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Economics (Economics of Health) MSc (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics - BSc (LG11)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    International Politics - International Political Economy Pathway (Research Route) MA (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    International Relations (International Political Economy) MA/PGDip (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    New Economic Powers (Online) (Short course)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  11. Scholarship

    Professional Hospitality Silver Award (inc SVQ Hosp Services Level 2) SVQ (NQ/SVQ)

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

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  12. Master

    Building Services Engineering MEng (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Economics and Finance (Research degree)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics with Finance (BA/BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Mathematics, Statistics and Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

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

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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    Service Users and Carers (Continuing Professional Development (CPD))

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Statistics and Economics, Birkbeck, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Development Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Economics (MSc) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Economy, State and Society: Nation, History and Society MA (International) (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, 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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