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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 with French, BA

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Land Economy (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Social Work Master Degree | Masters of Social Work: This course allows you to train as a social worker to the standard set as qualifying level by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

    Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics/Sociology (Equal), BA, 3 years, Equal

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Energy Industry Economics

    University of Abertay Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MSc Building Services Engineering

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc Economic and Financial Analysis

    Manchester Metropolitan University Business School 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MSc Finance & Economics

    Warwick Business School | University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MSc in Economics (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Associate

    Diploma Level 2 in Professional Food and Beverage Service City and Guilds (Vocational)

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

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  15. Postgraduate

    Economics and Statistics (Postgraduate)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Finance (Economics and Finance), MSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    International Politics - International Political Economy Pathway (Research Route) MA (Course with postgraduate diploma for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Postgraduate

    Introduction to Health Economics (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MSc Economics with reference to the Middle East

    School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Politics with Economics

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  21. Foundation programme

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (University full-time degree programme including a Foundation Year)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Public Services Full Time All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, 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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