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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. Master

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

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

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

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Bachelors)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Public Services Procurement and Contracting (INLOGOV Masters degree)

    University of Birmingham, School Of Government And Society, International Development Department 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health Healthcare Support Services

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Economics and Health Economics - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  8. Associate

    Food and Beverage Service Supervision CG Diploma Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    International Economic Policy & Analysis MSc

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

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  10. Certificate

    Public Services EDEXCEL BTEC Certificate Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Service and Maintenance Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Apprenticeship

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BA Financial Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L111

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Postgraduate

    Economic Development (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Economics (MSc) (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Finance and Economics (MSc) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Local and Regional Economic Development MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BA Economics and German

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L101

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Economics - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics BA (Joint Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, 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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