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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. Foundation programme

    Economics

    Reach Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 1AH, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Economics, Politics & Public Policy

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Economics for Competition Law (Distance Learning), King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Research

    L1U3 MSc Economics (Research)

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    M1UJ MSc International Political Economy (Research)

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics: PPE (Diploma of Higher Education)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  9. Certificate

    Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) (PGCert)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (L100) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Economics with Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    L2U9 MSc Political Science and Political Economy

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    L1S2 MSc Local Economic Development

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Economics (MSc)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    International Economic Policy & Analysis MA

    Westminster Business School, University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Economics of Natural Resources (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Cert Ed/PGCE/ProfGCE Lifelong Learning Sector (In-Service)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Local Economic Development (MSc)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    LN15 Economics and Marketing, 4 years MA (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Statistics and Economics (BSc)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Economics PhD (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, 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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