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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 and Psychology, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics with French (BA/BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Environmental Economics, MSc, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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    FdSc Public Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Law: Financial Services Regulation (Taught Postgraduate Course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MA Political Economy, 1 Year, Full-time, Government

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MSc Economics with reference to Africa

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

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  9. Other programmes

    Public Services

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Access to Service Industries Access (Vocational)

    North Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics : BA

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Economics with Mathematics (with industrial experience) LG13 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Financial Economics, BSc Honours

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    International Law and World Economy (LLM)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Leadership for Health Services Improvement MSc/PGDip (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Econ) (International) L161 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics BA (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics : BA Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Property Services - Lettings

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Russian B

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, 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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